The Peguis First Nation has filed for $1 billion in flood damages against the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
Peguis Chief Stan Bird said the estimated cost of repairing, replacing or relocating approximately 500 flood-affected homes is more than $275 million, but these damages have displaced hundreds of citizens for years.
Approximately 550 Peguis community members are still not able to return to the community due to the 2022 flood.
Peguis First Nation filed a statement of claim that alleges two nearby municipalities have diverted water from their areas onto the reserve's land.
The First Nation is seeking damages for all losses connected to the flood, except for those already reimbursed by the federal government, according to the claim.
However, the allegations in the lawsuit have not yet been proven in court.
