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Sayisi Dene First Nation Will Get Some Land Back After Forced Relocation – Huffington Post Canada
“A lot of children died. That kind of stuff never leaves you.” WINNIPEG — A northern Manitoba Indigenous community that was forced to relocate 61 years ago will be getting some of its traditional land back. The provincial government has signed an agreement to transfer 52 square kilometres of Crown land near Little Duck Lake […]
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Read MoreManitoba offers land to Indigenous community forced to relocate in 1950s – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 20, 2017 By Steve Lambert THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG _ A northern Manitoba Indigenous community that was forced to relocate 61 years ago will be getting some of its traditional land back. The provincial government has signed an agreement to transfer 52 square kilometres of Crown land near Little Duck Lake to […]
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Read MoreProvince Announces Commitment of Land to Canada for Sayisi Dene First Nation Reserve
September 20, 2017 Historic Agreement Significant Step Forward in Strengthening Relationships: Clarke The Manitoba government will be entering into a bilateral provincial Relocation Claim Lands Agreement with the Sayisi Dene First Nation, Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today at a signing ceremony. “Our government is focused on real, meaningful reconciliatory action, and […]
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Read MoreLong Plain First Nation Votes YES!
August 21, 2017 August 13th, 2017: Long Plain First Nation (Portage La Prairie, MB) has become the 75th Framework Agreement Signatory to ratify their community land code! With great excitement, and a 90% approval by voting members, Long Plain’s 4384 hectare, 4273-member Ojibway nation has regained governance control over their reserve lands and resources! This […]
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Read MoreVideo: Why have a survey done on First Nations land?
Have a look! Here is a great video on the many reasons for surveys on First Nations land, by Canada Land Surveyors. Please take a moment to watch this informative video by clicking here! NT5
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Read More21 Additional First Nations welcomed as Signatories to the Framework Agreement
(April 21, 2017) On behalf of the Lands Advisory Board, and the Framework Agreement Signatory First Nations, and with the full support of Canada, we are delighted to welcome the following 21 new signatory nations to the Framework Agreement. This brings the total number of Framework Agreement Signatory First Nations to 148. This year the […]
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Read MoreMisipawistik Cree Nation becomes the 73rd Operational Signatory to the Framework Agreement!
April 9th, 2017 saw Misipawistik Cree Nation become the 73rd Operational Signatory to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. Not only was the vote a tremendous success, with an overwhelming majority (94%) of participating voters choosing to ratify their community’s land code, but it was also the first time that E-voting was used […]
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Read MoreAMM: Treaty Land Entitlement Toolkit released
April 13, 2017 – Another step is being taken to establish a more open and effective Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) process in Manitoba. TLE Toolkit – FINAL NT5
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Read MoreLABRC: Questions about Surveys on First Nations Lands? Download some answers now!
Is there any continuing federal responsibility for First Nations lands? Canada will continue to hold title to First Nation land, although Canada will have no management authority over the land. The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development will no longer be involved in the management of the First Nation’s reserve lands. Who is liable […]
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Read MoreManitoba First Nation sues Ottawa, province over outstanding land claim – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 28, 2017 WINNIPEG _ A Manitoba reserve is suing Ottawa and the province over a 21-year-old land claim agreement. The Roseau River First Nation says terms of the decades-old deal promised that between 5,800 and 16,000 acres would be set aside as reserve property. The lawsuit alleges only one per cent of […]
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