Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę self-government agreement is now federal law
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Bill C-27, which formally recognizes the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę as the government of the Sahtu Dene and Métis of Norman Wells, became law on Thursday.
However, a provision exists allowing the TGG to replace the town government – and assume its municipal-level responsibilities – if TGG members ever represent 70 percent or more of Norman Wells’ population.
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Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę self-government agreement is now federal law
Natasha Bulowski in Ottawa
Thursday October 8, 2026 at 5:18pm MT
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Legislation enacting the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę self-government agreement has received royal assent.
Bill C-27, which formally recognizes the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę as the government of the Sahtu Dene and Métis of Norman Wells, became law on Thursday.…
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