Agreements Reached To Advance Negotiation Of Eastern Ontario Land Claim

August 6, 2009 2:00 PM

Algonquins of Ontario, Canada and Ontario Sign Negotiation Framework Agreement and Agreement on Consultation to Facilitate Modern-Day Treaty Talks

Two newly-signed agreements will provide a framework to help Canada, Ontario and the Algonquins of Ontario move forward with negotiations to resolve the Algonquin land claim in eastern Ontario.

A renewed Negotiations Framework Agreement establishes processes that will guide the three parties through negotiation of an Agreement-in-Principle. The ultimate goal of these talks is to reach a just and equitable settlement that will take the form of a modern treaty.

The three parties have also reached an agreement on consultation. This agreement sets out a clear and efficient means for Canada and Ontario to consult the Algonquins of Ontario and the 10 Algonquin communities they represent on proposed activities or projects in the region while the negotiations are ongoing.


Quick Facts

  • The Algonquin land claim covers an area of approximately 36,000 square kilometres within the Ottawa and Mattawa River watersheds in eastern Ontario.
  • The rights of private land owners to make use of and access their land will be protected. Privately-owned land will not be expropriated to settle this land claim.
  • Along with the Algonquin interests, the interests and concerns of affected parties are being taken into account during the negotiations. The parties will continue to share information with the public as the negotiations proceed.
  • The Algonquins of Ontario include the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation and nine other Algonquin communities in the Ottawa River watershed: Antoine, Bancroft, Bonnechere, Greater Golden Lake, Mattawa/North Bay, Ottawa, Shabot Obaadjiwan, Snimikobi and Whitney and Area.

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Contacts

  • Office of the Honourable Chuck Strahl
    Nina Chiarelli, Press Secretary
    819-997-0002
  • Media Relations
    Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
    819-953-1160
  • Scott Cavan
    Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Minister's Office
    416-314-7395
    scott.cavan@nullontario.ca
  • Greg Flood
    Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Communications Branch
    416-314-9455
    greg.flood@nullontario.ca
  • J. Patrick Howe
    Algonquins of Ontario
    416-929-0512

Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
ontario.ca/aboriginal