Day: January 28, 2025

Ontario – Court Rules First Nations’ Prior Consent Is Not Required For Land Transfer

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Court rules First Nations’ prior consent is not required for land transfer Two First Nations have failed to persuade a court Ontario is breaching their rights by transferring some Crown land to the Municipality of Red Lake without their consent. The land in question is a 190-acre parcel within Red Lake’s boundaries known as Harry’s Corner. Wabauskang and … Read more

Canada – First Nations Reject $3.6 Billion Treaty Settlement Offer

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First Nations reject $3.6B treaty settlement offer The First Nations of the Robinson Superior Treaty said they are rejecting a $3.6 billion dollar compensation offer and will be challenging it in court. The Supreme Court of Canada gave the provincial and federal governments six months to negotiate a settlement with the First Nations. Those negotiations have failed, Gull Bay First Nation Chief … Read more