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Negotiation News

The Government of Canada has a policy and process in place for resolving specific claims through negotiations. Canada is committed to working with its partners to negotiate fair and final settlements for the benefit of all Canadians.

Why Negotiate?

Ultimately, righting past wrongs is simply the right thing to do. Settling claims helps Canadians come to terms with our history while bringing closure to longstanding grievances for First Nations.

Negotiated settlements help rebuild relationships and generate benefits for all Canadians.  These benefits include economic benefits, new opportunities for business partnerships and certainty for First Nations, industry and area communities. Negotiations lead to “win-win” situations that balance the interests of all Canadians.

Want to know more? Check out the following resources:

Other questions? Review our Frequently Asked Questions.

How many claims are in negotiations in Canada?

Get an overview of claims in progress across the country. To find out which First Nations are currently in negotiations with Canada to settle outstanding specific claims, search the public status report.

Search the settlement report to learn about specific claims resolved through negotiated settlements.

You may also be interested in these negotiation updates from across the country…

By Province

Alberta

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Bigstone Cree Nation

British Columbia

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Mamalilikulla-Qwe'Qwa'Sot'Em First Nation

Oregon Jack First Nation

Osoyoos First Nation

Skeetchestn First Nation

Seton Lake Indian Band

  • Canada, Seton Lake Indian Band and Province of British Columbia Reach Final Agreement on Settlement (March 17, 2008)
  • Cut-off Lands Specific Claims of Seton Lake, Gitwangak, Metlakatla and Lax Kw'alaams  (November 4, 2008)
  • Successful First Nation Ratification of the Seton Lake Cut-Off Settlement  (November 13, 2007)

Skway First Nation

  • Dyke & Road Right of Way on Skway IR #5 specific claim

Manitoba

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Peguis First Nation

  • Canada, Peguis First Nation and Manitoba Reach Land Claim Settlement (July 17, 2008)

Roseau River First Nation

  • Roseau River First Nation's 1903 Surrender Specific Claim

Long Plain First Nation

  • Long Plain First Nation's "Loss of Use" Claim

New Brunswick

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Madawaska Maliseet First Nation

Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation

Tobique First Nation

Woodstock First Nation

Ontario

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Caldwell First Nation

Coldwater-Narrows Land Claim

Chippewa Tri-Council

Fort William First Nation

Michipicoten First Nation

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Wikwemikong

  • Wikwemikong Islands Claim Negotiations

Quebec

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Kanesatake

  • Minister Strahl Appoints Chief Representative in Connection with Seigneury of Lake of Two Mountains Specific Land Claim (January 15, 2009)

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation

Innu of Pessamit

Saskatchewan

Below you will find negotiation news and background on some of the specific claims in the province. The claims highlighted here have either been resolved through negotiated settlements or the negotiation process is still ongoing. Search the public status report for a complete list of the claims settled or under negotiation in the province.

Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement

English River First Nation

Muskoday First Nation

Sturgeon Lake First Nation

George Gordon First Nation

Definitions

Specific claims
Specific claims deal with the past grievances of First Nations. These grievances relate to Canada's obligations under historic treaties or the way it managed First Nation funds or assets. (return to source paragraph)

Date Modified:2010-09-15

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