The Government of Canada has had a very important long-term relationship with CYFN beginning with the whole negotiations process in 1973 to work towards a modern day treaty. Over the decades of negotiating a Land Claims Settlement, the Council has worked with countless Ministers of Indian and Northern Affairs as well as federal negotiators. The Council continues to partner with the Federal Government by the very nature of the tripartite agreements, ensuring that there are joint initiatives and partnering on various levels.