Quebec First Nation and feds reach claims agreement for more than $116 million – The Chronicle Herald

March 18, 2019

OTTAWA — A Quebec First Nation has reached an agreement to settle 29 claims with the federal government and receive $116 million.

The federal government also says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation to guide how the two sides will partner to work on issues including the recognition of rights, socio-economic development and self-determination.

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation is located near the Quebec municipality of Maniwaki, about 130 kilometres north of Ottawa, with more than 3,400 members.

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