the implementation of the maa-nulth first nations final agreement freed the toquaht nation from the indian act and re-established self-governance and control over toquaht traditional territories. under the maa-nulth treaty, toquaht regained control of 1,489 hectares of land with an option to purchase 721 more hectares over 15 years. this was a significant increase to the 199 hectares of indian reserve lands that were held in trust for the toquaht nation under the indian act.