Inuvialuit sign self-government agreement-in-principle today – CBC
Inuvialuit could eventually be in charge of education, justice and even charging taxes
Jul 21, 2015
It’s another milestone for the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic: Inuvialuit Regional Corp. chair Nellie Cournoyea and others will sign their self-government agreement-in-principle at 4 p.m. today in Inuvik’s Ingamo Hall.
The deal will outline how Inuvialuit communities intend to run services now administered by the federal, territorial or municipal governments.
When and if the agreement is approved, Inuvialuit could eventually be in charge of education, justice and even charging taxes.
But first the final self-government agreement needs to be negotiated and approved by the region’s approximately 3,500 voting members.
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