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LANDS & RESOURCES


The primary role of the Gwich’in Tribal Council’s Department of Lands and Resources (GLR) is to represent the landowner and administer access to Gwich’in lands on behalf of all Gwich’in.

GLR ensures compliance with the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) and is responsible for the overall protection, management as well as reporting in relation to the Gwich’in Settlement Region. This includes the protection of water quality, land resources, air, fisheries, wildlife, and wildlife habitats as well as cultural and heritage resources.

Over the years, GLR has developed rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures for the administration of Gwich’in lands. In carrying out its responsibilities, GLR collaborates with Gwich’in community Renewable Resources Councils(RRCs) Designated Gwich’in Organizations (DGOs), Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board (GRRB), Gwich’in Land Use Planning Board (GLUPB) and Gwich’in Land and Water Board(GLWB).
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​GLR’s duties include, but not  limited to:
  • Setting guidelines for land use activities on Gwich’in Private Lands.
  • Consulting with Gwich’in communities in relation to land use activities.
  • Maintaining a registry of land use activities.
  • Monitoring land use activities on private land.
  • Developing policies and procedures for land use activities.
  • Enforcing the Gwich’in Land Management and Control Guidelines. 
Lands & Resources Application Forms
(To see a complete list of GTC Forms click Here.)
  • Gwich'in Land Management and Control Guidelines - 2018
  • Application for Gravel - Gwich'in Participant
  • Application to Lease Gwich'in Municipal Lands
  • Application to Establish a New Campsite on Gwich’in Land
  • Application to Access Gwich'in Private Lands
  • GNWT Lands Rights-Based Declaration Form
  • Transferring Registration or Selling a Cabin on Gwich'in Private Lands
  • Application to Register an Older Camp on Gwich'in Private Lands - Pre-2015
Lands & Resources Fees
GLR fees are updated annually.  The current fee schedule applies until March 31, 2024.
  • GLR Fee Schedule 2023-2024


Related Documents

Gwich'in Land Management and Control Guidelines - 2018

Policy - Policy Harvesters Assistance - Feb 2023

Procedure - Harvesters Assistance - Feb 2023

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Inuvik Main Office
1 - 3 Council Crescent
P.O Box 1509
Inuvik, NT. X0E 0T0
TEL: 867-777-7900
FAX: 867-777-7919
​GTC Yellowknife
2nd Floor - 4912-49th Street
Yellowknife, NT. X1A 1P3
TEL: 867-766-6110


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#201 - 14220 112th Ave. NW
Edmonton, AB. T5M 2T8
TEL: 587-487-8124​

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  • ABOUT
    • BOARD
    • STAFF
    • MISSION, VISION & VALUES
    • HISTORY
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    • NEWS & EVENTS
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