[Verse 1] On reserve lands where treaties hold Section eighty-seven's been told Personal property stays tax-free When it's held by you and me Status Indians have this right Income earned stays burning bright No federal tax can take away What the Indian Act will say [Chorus] Eighty-seven keeps it clear Personal property tax-free here Modern treaties change the game Self-government's not the same Four issues we must know How Indigenous taxes flow [Verse 2] Modern treaties write new rules Different from the old-time tools Nisga'a, Yukon nations too Tax arrangements made brand new Some keep sections of the Act Others negotiate their pact Provincial taxes might apply When treaty terms specify [Chorus] Eighty-seven keeps it clear Personal property tax-free here Modern treaties change the game Self-government's not the same Four issues we must know How Indigenous taxes flow [Bridge] Economic development grows Tax considerations as it goes Joint ventures need careful thought GST exemptions can't be bought Business income, where it's earned Jurisdiction must be learned [Verse 3] Self-government agreements bring Power over many things Tax jurisdiction they can claim Playing by a different game First Nation sales tax might be charged Economic base enlarged Sovereignty and revenue Working hand in hand for you [Chorus] Eighty-seven keeps it clear Personal property tax-free here Modern treaties change the game Self-government's not the same Four issues we must know How Indigenous taxes flow [Outro] From the Indian Act's protection To economic growth direction Four pathways we explore Indigenous tax law and more
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