Treaty
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Manitoba Métis Federation to be first Métis group with modern treaty with CanadaThe signing ceremony is set to happen on Saturday afternoon, and will recognize the Manitoba Métis Federation as the government of the Red River Métis.CanadaNov 29, 2024
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B.C. transfers land on Mount Benson East back to Snuneymuxw First NationThe land on Mount Benson East transferred back to Snuneymuxw First Nation is part of a total 3,094 hectares slated to be transferred back to the nation.CanadaJan 11, 2024
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How to participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in HalifaxSaturday marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation throughout Canada, and several special events are taking place throughout Halifax to honour the occasion.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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14 First Nations receive $37 million after federal minister settles treaty salaries claimsMinister Gary Anandasangaree said what happened over the last 155 years can't be undone overnight, but he said they are changing the trajectory.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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New Bill paves the way for Métis Nation’s path to self-governanceA new federal bill introduced last Thursday in Ottawa will allow the Métis Nations of Canada to negotiate a new treaty through which they would achieve more self-governance.PoliticsJun 26, 2023
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Zagimē Anishinabēk to receive $20.5M settlement due to insufficient reserve land under treatyFederal and provincial governments will compensate Saskatchewan's Zagimē Anishinabēk $20.5 million to correct a shortfall in reserve land promised to them under Treaty 4 in 1874.CanadaJun 30, 2022
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Blood Tribe members taking chief and council, feds to court over settlement concernsMembers of the Blood Tribe have filed a judicial review against their chief and council over a $150-million cattle settlement reached in September.MoneyOct 25, 2021
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Mi’kmaw fisher argues feds becoming more aggressive in seizures of Indigenous gearThe Indigenous band has cited Supreme Court of Canada rulings, as affirmations of the Mi'kmaw practice of harvesting fish for ceremonies, food and gatherings.CanadaApr 15, 2021
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Saskatchewan First Nation and Ottawa pitch $50M land settlementWood Mountain Lakota Nation said the settlement proposes Canada pay $50 million for the loss of the use of lands.CanadaDec 9, 2019
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Historic moment for Red Pheasant Cree Nation as medal returned 134 years laterThe Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrated the return of the Treaty No. 6 Medal with an official repatriation ceremony on Thursday.CanadaJul 4, 2019
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