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2-02693 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA CREATES NEW RESERVE LANDS UNDER MANITOBA TREATY LAND ENTITLEMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTWINNIPEG, MANITOBA (August 5, 2005) - The Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, announced today the creation of 10 new reserves in Manitoba, totaling 9,334.45 acres. The new reserve lands were established over the past year in partial fulfillment of the Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement. “The creation of these new reserve lands marks an important step forward in meeting the Government of Canada’s obligations as set out in the Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement,” Minister Scott said. “The collaborative energy and effort that made today’s announcement possible will continue as we work towards the total and absolute fulfillment of the agreement.” Citing the positive impact of the new reserves, Minister Scott explained, “The newly established reserve lands provide the First Nations with additional economic resources on which to explore community development opportunities and to improve the quality of life for First Nation members.” The new reserve lands set apart under the Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement since April 1, 2004 are as follows:
The Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement was signed
by Canada, Manitoba and the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee on behalf
of 20 First Nations on May 29, 1997 at the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. The
agreement is intended to provide land to the 20 First Nations, fulfilling
a long-standing commitment arising from Treaties signed by Canada and
the First Nations between 1871 and 1910. The agreement sets out the process
and the mechanism agreed to by the federal and provincial governments
and the 20 First Nations. For more information, please contact: Gilbert Savard
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