Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation

Signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding on reconciliation and the settlement agreement of 29 specific claims related to the surrender of reserve lands. The discussions under the Memorandum of Understanding will cover many topics, including Aboriginal title, rights recognition, socio-economic development, consultation and self-determination. The goal of this process is to move forward together to find shared and balanced solutions that advance reconciliation in a way that respects the interests of the First Nation and all Canadians. A total of 29 individual claims have been negotiated, resulting in a global settlement offer of over $116 million that was accepted by the First Nation leadership and the members of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation through a successful ratification vote.