Inuvialuit Final Agreement

The Inuvialuit Final Agreement is a legal treaty established in 1984 between the Inuvialuit, indigenous people of Canada's western Arctic, and the Canadian government. It recognizes the Inuvialuit's rights to their traditional lands, grants them land ownership, and ensures they have a say in resource use and environmental management in their region. The agreement supports the preservation of Inuvialuit culture, subsistence activities, and economic development, while balancing regional development with environmental protection. Essentially, it formalizes the Inuvialuit's rights and responsibilities regarding their land and resources, promoting self-governance and sustainable development in the Northwest Territories.