Kaska law will govern use of resources on traditional territory – CBC

Feb 11, 2015
Another mining company endorses Kaska resource law

A lawyer who represents the Kaska says Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski may not understand how the Kaska have the inherent right to self govern.

Steve Walsh was referring to comments made recently by Pasloski.

The premier told CBC News that because the Kaska haven’t signed a final land claim and self government agreement, they still fall under the Indian Act, and can’t pass their own laws.

The five Kaska First Nations have issued a declaration, saying they will pass a Kaska resource law this summer.

Read More: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/another-mining-company-endorses-kaska-resource-law-1.2952778