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Land of promise – CBC
Sep. 23, 2024 This former chief negotiated a land claims deal for his people. Then he profited off it for 30 years In early April, 10 people from the Piapot First Nation showed up at the Arm River Hutterite colony just north of Regina, demanding a meeting with the colony’s farm manager, Paul Hofer. Hofer […]
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Additional Treaty Land Entitlement Transfer of Mineral Rights to Cowessess First Nation
August 28, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan has approved the transfer of 336 hectares (829 acres) of mineral rights to the Cowessess First Nation as part of their Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement. “The recent transfer of mineral rights to Cowessess First Nation is a significant step in supporting their continuing economic growth,” Minister […]
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Government of Saskatchewan Supports Montreal Lake Cree Nation In Establishing Molanosa as Reserve Land
August 6, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) in their request to add Molanosa to their reserve land. Molanosa is located within their traditional territories and near their existing community along Montreal Lake. “I met with Chief Naytowhow-McLeod and her community in June and she impressed upon me how […]
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James Smith finding identity, healing through land-based teachings – meadowlakeNOW
Jun 6, 2024 James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is ‘Embracing their Way of Life’ this week, by gathering on community grounds for a handful of cultural events. From June 3 – 7, activities are planned throughout the day to help teach the youth about their culture and give them the opportunity to find their identity. […]
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Treaty Land Entitlement Transfer of Mineral Rights for Cowessess First Nation
May 22, 2024 Nearly 1542 hectares (3811 acres) of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Cowessess First Nation under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement. “Transferring mineral rights to Cowessess First Nation marks another milestone in Saskatchewan’s commitment to Treaty duties and economic reconciliation,” Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis Relations and […]
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Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation and the Government of Canada close historic 1909 Surrender Specific Claim
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada August 21, 2023 Today, Melissa Tavita, Chief of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, announced the settlement agreement regarding the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation 1909 Surrender Specific Claim. This claim concerns Canada’s breach of statutory and fiduciary duties relating to the surrender […]
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Treaty Land Entitlement Transfer of Mineral Rights for Cowessess First Nation
August 10, 2023 Under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement, nearly 322 hectares (approximately 795 acres) of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Cowessess First Nation upon the surface attaining reserve status. This is part of the province’s continued commitment to the TLE settlement agreements. “Treaty land entitlement agreements are vital to […]
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First Nations demand Sask government consultation on land issues – SaskToday.ca
August 1, 2023 Maps are shared with Saskatchewan First Nations as part of efforts to protect their rights and traditional territories. SASKATOON — The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations calls the Saskatchewan provincial government to consult First Nations leaders before selling or leasing Crown lands and minerals. FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron asserted that the selling […]
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Media advisory: Canada and the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to announce an important specific claim settlement agreement
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Kinistin Saulteaux Nation, Saskatchewan — The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, will join the Honourable Betty Nippi-Albright, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Centre, and Chief Felix Thomas of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation in celebrating an important specific claim settlement agreement. Media participation: A media […]
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Sask. Indigenous critic says newly published maps show 10% of Crown lands remain – Global News
July 27, 2023 New maps compiled by the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence have been published and have been distributed to Saskatchewan’s Indigenous communities. These maps, compiled by the Centre of Excellence and the Onion Lake Cree Nation, show how many parcels of Crown land are up for sale in this fiscal year as […]
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