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Yorkton area couple help revive spirit of treaties through land sharing – SaskToday.ca
June 5, 2023 The Network is about forging a renewed partnership. YORKTON – Morley and Paula Maier live on a farm south of Yorkton. Recently they chose to add their farm to the Treaty Land Sharing Network. Saturday the couple hosted a gathering to share with neighbours about what the network is, and why they […]
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Sask. First Nation land claim settlement vote falls short due to low vote turnout – Global News
May 17, 2023 A Saskatchewan First Nation community says they failed to meet their voting threshold – putting their land claim settlement agreement in limbo. Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation held a vote on Saturday to decide whether members were in favour of the settlement agreement with the federal government. According to a news release issued […]
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Ocean Man First Nation Receives Land Claim Mineral Rights
May 4, 2023 Supporting ongoing economic reconciliation, 63 hectares (156 acres) of Crown mineral rights will be transferred to Ocean Man First Nation upon the surface attaining reserve status. “These transfers are part of Saskatchewan’s continued commitment to work with our partners to transfer land and minerals to reserve status, directly supporting the growth of […]
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Cowessess First Nation Receives Mineral Rights in Treaty Land Entitlement Transfer
April 5, 2023 Under the Cowessess Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Settlement Agreement, nearly 60 hectares (approximately 147 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. “Reconciliation is demonstrated through TLE settlement agreements, […]
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Sask. Opposition MLA, Indigenous leaders call for halt of Crown lands auction – CBC
Jan 24, 2023 Onion Lake Cree Nation says Sask. government failed to fulfil duty to consult for auction on Jan. 31 Indigenous leaders and the Opposition NDP critic for First Nation and Métis relations assembled at the Saskatchewan Legislature Monday, once again calling on the provincial government to halt an upcoming auction for Crown lands. […]
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FSIN calling for end to crown land auctions – 620 CKRM
Oct 20, 2022 The FSIN is once again calling on the provincial government to stop selling off crown land. Chief Bobby Cameron wants the provincial government to engage in discussions with the rightful owners of the land, first nations. The provincial government has been selling land parcels through on line auctions since 2016, and the […]
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Media advisory: Government of Canada to conclude settlement agreement
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Saskatchewan — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and Edwin Ananas, Chief of the Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation, to conclude settlement agreement on a treaty salaries specific claim. Media participation: Members of the media are invited to ask questions in-person. […]
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Government reaches settlement agreement with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation – paNOW
The federal government has reached a settlement with a Saskatchewan First Nation that dates back over 100 years. Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, met with the leadership of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation on Thursday to announce a settlement has been reached in the 1919 Soldier Settlement Surrender claim. Submitted by Muskeg Lake Cree Nation […]
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Canada and the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation settle 1919 Soldier Settlement Board Surrender specific claim
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada August 4, 2022 Today, Chief Kelly Wolfe of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation; and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and the Government of Canada have reached a settlement of the 1919 Soldier Settlement Board Surrender specific claim. This marks a […]
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Government of Canada transfers land on the west side of Batoche National Historic Site to Métis – Nation Saskatchewan
From: Parks Canada The transfer of 690 hectares of land is a tangible example of the Government of Canada’s commitment to advancing reconciliation July 22, 2022 No relationship is more important to Canada than the relationship with Indigenous peoples. The Government of Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and […]
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