PRELIMINARY MATTERS

PRELIMINARY MATTERS

Responsibility

The Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing will exercise their right to manage the Lands, Resources and Financial responsibilities of our First Nation.

Paramountcy

If there is an inconsistency between this Land Code and any other enactment of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, this Land Code will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency in all Land matters.

Culture and Traditions

The structures, organizations and procedures established by or under this Land Code shall be interpreted in accordance with the culture, traditions and customs of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing.

Definitions

For greater certainty, if context requires, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing laws, policies and regulations may prescribe different definitions than is provided in this Land Code.

Language

The traditional language of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing may be used to clarify the meaning of any provision in this Land Code, if the meaning of that provision is not clear in English.

Non- Abrogation

This Land Code does not Abrogate or Derogate from any Aboriginal, treaty or other rights or freedoms that pertain to the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing or its Members.

Fair Interpretation

This Land Code shall be interpreted in a fair, large and liberal manner according to the customs and traditions of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing.

Special Relationship

This Land Code does not Abrogate the special relationship between her majesty and the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing and its Members.

Clarification

Any words or terms used in this Land Code which are defined in the Framework Agreement shall have the same meaning as in the Framework Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires.