Governance, Law & Rights

The JBNQA in Plain Language

A short original introduction to the circumstances leading to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, its signing in 1975, and its continuing importance. Supported by Makivvik’s own films.

What the Agreement Does

Collective rights, land categories, harvesting, environmental and social protections, compensation, institutions and public services, introduced plainly.

Inuit Rights: a short introduction to collective rights, lands, harvesting, representation and participation in decisions affecting Nunavik.

Law, Justice & Public Services

Selected information on policing, Makivvik’s justice programs, local Justice Committees and relationships with public institutions.