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Provide for certainty and clarity of rights to ownership and use of land and resources.
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Provide the specific rights and benefits in the agreement in exchange for the relinquishment by the Gwich'in of certain rights claimed in any part of Canada by treaty or otherwise.
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Recognize and encourage the Gwich'in way of life, which is based on the cultural and economic relationship between the Gwich'in and the land.
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Encourage the self-sufficiency of the Gwich'in and enhance their ability to participate fully in all aspects of the economy.
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Provide the Gwich'in with specific benefits, including financial compensation, land, and other economic benefits.
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Provide the Gwich'in with wildlife harvesting rights and the right to participate in decision making concerning wildlife harvesting and management.
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Provide the Gwich'in with the right to participate in decision making concerning the use, management, and conservation of land, water, and resources.
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Protect and conserve the wildlife and environment of the settlement area for present and future generations.
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Ensure that the Gwich'in have the opportunity to negotiate self-government agreements.
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Provide for certainty and clarity of rights to ownership and use of lands and resources, and of rights for Inuit to participate in decision making concerning the use, management, and conservation of land, water, and resources, including the offshore.
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Provide Inuit with wildlife harvesting rights and rights to participate in decision making concerning wildlife harvesting.
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Provide Inuit with financial compensation and means of participating in economic opportunities.
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Encourage self-reliance and the cultural and social well-being of Inuit.
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