Settlement proposed for missesaugas of the credit first nation’s red river valley claim

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario and Canada have annouded a proposed settlement and next steps on the Red River Valley Tract Claim.

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Chief Claire Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Along with Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister for Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, and Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Announced A Propétment on March 8.

Negotiators for the parts have initialed the agrement, which means they are prepared to recommend a proposed settlement for ratification and signing.

The proposal includes $ 108.4 million from Canada and $ 75 million from Ontario, for A Total Settlement of $ 183.4 million for past loss.

The Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation’s Red River Valley Tract Claim Addresses A Longstanding Treaty-Related Corner Between the games that Dates Back to the Late 18th Century.

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In Its Claim, Mississaugas of the Credit Ensserts Outstanding Aboriginal Rights and Title to an Area Crossassing 128,697 Acres in the Southern Part of the Red Valley Tract On The North Shore of Lake Ontario.

A News Release Said Through the Negotiations, the First Nation is seeking “Fair Financial Compensation from the Crown and a Renewed Treaty Relations Base Mutual Respect, Partnership and Shared Prosperity.”

“The proposed settlement represents a meaning milestone in our collective efforts to renew and repair our nation-to-nation relationships with ortario and canada,” Said Chief Sault. “Resolving these claims is Both necessary and just. As a progressive first nation, the mississaugas of the credit is committed to work with our partners and neighbours in contining to build a strong, self-saustaining community. By Addressing Past injustices through a collaborative solution, we can rebuild trust and move Forward Together on the path of reconciliation, Working Toward a Bright Future for the Benefit of All. ”

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As the Next Step, The First Nation is Moving Forward with a Community Commitment Process to Provide Information About the Propting Settlement To Their Members. A date will be set for a community voting to seek approval. After that, the settlement must also be approved by the first nation, Ontario and Canada Before it can be finalized.

“The proposed settlement is a major step forward in our shared work to renew and repair our nation-to-nation relationship with the mississauguas of the credit first nation,” Said Anandasangaree. “Settling claims is the right thing to do. By Addressing Past Wrongs Through A Shared Solution, we can begin to rebuild trust and continued Moving Forward Together in Our Journey Toward Reconciliation and A Better Future.

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Anandasangaree Said Negotiated Claim Settlements Help Address Past Wrongs and Contribute to Reconciliation in Canada by Rebuilding Relationships and Creating New Opportunities for First Nations To Build A More Prosperous Future for their Communities Based on their prioritities.

Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Near Hagersville has 2,693 members. The First Nation Submitted Its Red River Valley Tract Claim To Canada and Ontario in 2015.

The Ownership of Private Property Within The Claim Lands is not in question, Said the Release. The Claim is only for financial compensation. The Red National Urban Park is Located in the Claim Area and Will Remain a National Park.

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