The Algonquin of Lac Barrihre in Quebec have been trying for many years to prevent destructive forestry practices, particularly clearcutti ng, in the forest reserve surrounding their community. Currently this site contains articles on the Inuit and other northern native peoples that bear directly on environmental and development-related issues. An ad-hoc organization in Saskatchewan, which has focused its concern on the Meadow Lake Tribal Council's proposal to build a permanent high level nuclear waste repository in n orthern Saskatchewan. James Bay and Northern and Northeastern Quebec Agreements INAC's information sheet on Northern and Northeastern Quebec Agreements.
Native Claims cf.
This is a settled land claim agreement, including fee simple ownership of 22,422 km3 in the Northwest Territories, changes in treaty hunting and fishing rights, and further negotiations over self-government.