Department Information
The primary responsibility in my work is the management of Reserve Lands: such as coordinating leases and other land use activities that happen on reserve with INAC. I am also responsible in dealing on a daily bases with lands and resource development applications in and around KFN’s traditional lands; major development projects include the Pine Point Pilot Project, Paramount Resources in the Cameron Hills Area, Mackenzie Gas Project and various wildlife research licenses, scientific research licenses, quarry permits, forestry applications, MVLWB land use and water use permits, environmental assessments, public hearings  and MACA land applications for commissioners land in the NWT.

I have also been working with the NWT Protected Area Strategy for the last five years to protect Buffalo Lake River and Trails.

Department Goals
The goals for the lands department is to have a well organized office that follows policies and procedures with Chief and Council to protect KFN’s Lands and Resources for the benefit of KFN members now and for the future.

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Welcome Remarks
Welcome to the Lands and Resource Department, I am  glad that we finally have a way we can communicate with KFN Members, look forward to any comments or questions you have about this department.

Victoria's Background
I was born and raised in Hay River, moved to Grande Prairie Alberta for a couple of years to attend the Grande Prairie Regional College, moved back in 2003 and decided to build my home here on the reserve with my family. Started working for KFN in 2004 in the Lands department with Kathleen Graham and It has been a long, learning experience since. I currently finished the first year in the National Aboriginal Lands Management Program with the university of Saskatchewan and I have also completed the communications and contracts and property law with MACA school of government as part of their land management program.