Ontario has reached a $14.1 million settlement with Flying Post First Nation.
According to the provincial announcement, the settlement addresses the shortfall of land received by Flying Post First Nation when the James Bay Treaty (Treaty 9) was signed in 1905.
While the reserve lands are along the Groundhog River near Timmins, the majority of its members live near Nipigon in northwestern Ontario.
"This is an important moment," said Chief Murray Ray of Flying Post First Nation in a news release.
"Flying Post First Nation and the province of Ontario have taken the proper steps to right an historic wrong for a loss that is almost 115 years old. We had a successful ratification on December 2, 2019 and are confident it will contribute to our economic and social development. We are proud of all our members of voting age who cast their ballot in favour of this settlement."
All of the members who voted were in favour of it, according to the news release.
"I'm pleased that Ontario is fulfilling its outstanding obligation to Flying Post First Nation, dating back more than a century," said Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. "Settling land claims through co-operative negotiations and respectful dialogue is a key step towards reconciliation with Indigenous people."
