Déline First Nation is first to sign its own self-government agreement

A First Nations community in the NWT have signed a new modern treaty, allowing for self-governance.
 
The Déline First Nation is the first Aboriginal group in the area with its own self-government agreement, bringing together authorities, services and programs into one solid unit.
 
The treaty will allow the Déline people more control over the issues that affect their community such as education, social services, elections and language.
 
Citizens voted 64.5 percent in agreement for self-governance, which is well above the 50 percent needed.