Saskatchewan Approves Mineral Rights Transfers Supporting Three First Nations' Treaty Land Entitlement Agreements

Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-01 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Indigenous, Mining, Resources, Governance]

The Government of Saskatchewan approved the transfer of Crown mineral rights to the Government of Canada to support Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) agreements for three First Nations. The approvals include approximately 194.25 hectares (480 acres) for the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, 65.15 hectares (161 acres) for the Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, and 64.75 hectares (160 acres) for the Pasqua First Nation. These transfers advance the reserve creation process under historic treaty obligations, contributing to a total of approximately 900,970 acres transferred to reserve status in Saskatchewan under TLE agreements as of September 2026.