Land Claims are an ongoing process in Northern Canada and can significantly impact the planning of a cruise, particularly in terms of shore excursions. Lands affected by claims are effectively private property and uninvited outsiders are not permitted to trespass there. Excursions may be possible into these areas provided entry is requested from the appropriate authority well in advance and permission is granted. Land claims are so extensive in the North that any land excursion outside a community may well enter one of these areas. The appropriate Inuit associations are listed in the Appendix (33,34,35) and should be contacted to determine the extent of lands affected by Aboriginal Land Claims and what process should be followed for landing passengers in these areas.