On Wednesday, the Canadian government settled a claim with the Waywayseecappo First Nation, giving them 287.5-million dollars, along with capital to invest in new opportunities for community and economic development.
The compensation was given in regards to the 1881 Surrender Specific Claim, which relates to the taking and sale of over 21-thousand acres of Waywayseecappo land.
The claim states that Canada took these lands from the First Nation without their consent.
The successful resolution of specific claims is a key step in Canada's ongoing journey of reconciliation with First Nations - one that helps to address the past and build a better future for community members and all Canadians.
