The Manitoba government has signed a preliminary deal with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to transfer ownerhship of northern airports and ferry services.    The details of the deal are still to be work out.

And the Assembly's Grand Chief, Arlen Dumas, says the federal government will have to provide some type of resources as well.

"There are different components federally in regards to aviation, transportation and things of that sort that we need to have a conversation about.  

There are certain requirements provincially that the province is reponsible for."

Premier Brian Pallister says the deal is an example of reconciliation because it provides First Nations with economic opportunities and ownership of the transportation system used to supply food, medication and other goods.