Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation signs historic $116-million settlement with Ottawa cdnpoli
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation also signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government — a non-binding pledge that maps guidelines for future discussions between the government and the community.
Cote said despite the fact that the Algonquin nation has never signed a treaty, governments"have long treated us as though we have had no rights."on Jan. 5. A portion of the settlement money will be distributed to eligible community members. Most of it will be placed in a community trust that will help Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg try to buy 363 acres to grow its reserve lands.
"These settlements are about strengthening strengthening the nation-to-nation relationship between the government of Canada and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg," she said."This is a marriage, not a divorce."A gift exchange marked the end of the ceremony, with the First Nation community presenting Bennett with a jug of maple syrup produced on Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg territory.
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