Dokis First Nation

Site: Lands Department

Service: Lands and Estates Department

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Record #: CIR0640 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 24 Jul 2019
Description
Description (Service) Represents the community in all lands and estates initiatives  
  • Oversees the Land Code which was voted in by 85% community approval and became effective Apr 2014 giving Dokis First Nation full responsibility for their own land management 
  • Liaises with all companies undertaking resource development in traditional Dokis First Nation territory including mining developments, forestry projects and hydro electric power projects  
  • Participates in negotiations and agreements with resource developers to ensure Dokis First Nation is fairly included in benefits  
  • Consults with target groups who have an interest in land and resource issues such as mining  
  • Develops and implements a consultation protocol for negotiations related to Lands and Resource issues  
  • Advises community members on Lands and Estates issues via meetings, website or correspondence 
  • Provides guidance for the development of a Land Use Plan for the community 
  • Cooperates with the Housing Department for allocation of land to Dokis First Nation registered members that wish to build a home or cabin on territorial land
Service Details
Public Comments Tribal Council: Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN) 
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) 
Robinson-Huron Treaty
Hours Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Areas Served Dokis First Nation
Eligibility Members of Dokis First Nation
Application Call for information
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, French; available upon request
Fees None
Address and Location
Site Location Community is approx 120 km SE from Sudbury along Hwy 69, then Hwy 64 onto 25 km gravel road, along banks of French River
Located In Community Dokis First Nation
Address & Map
948 Main St
Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1
 
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Physical Access Not Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-763-2575
Fax 705-763-2359
E-Mail info@dokisfirstnation.com
Website www.dokis.ca
Primary Contact Claudine Restoule, Lands Administrator; Email: claudine@dokisfirstnation.com

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About This Agency
Dokis First Nation
Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Dokis First Nation community members
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