Post on 02-Jan-2016
Nisga’a Landholding Transition Act
New opportunities for residential land ownership on Nisga’a Lands
What are we doing today ?
a way for Nisga’a Citizens to own fee simple residential lands in Nisga’a villages
I already have an Entitlement. How will it work for me?
Village Government may offer you fee simple title
you may request fee simple title
or you may keep your Entitlement
I don’t have an Entitlement.How will it work for me?
Village may offer fee simple ownership to a Nisga’a citizen
What do I need to know?
Fee simple title can be sold, leased, willed or mortgaged to anyone without restriction
Subject to Village zoning laws
Voluntary participation
What do I need to do?
Educate yourself
Check on the status of your Entitlement, if you have one
Resolve estate issues
Resolve housing loan and mortgage guarantee issues