An independent tribunal has decided that the Canadian government owes an aboriginal band in western Canada four million dollars from 130 years ago.
The government withheld payments set out in its treaty with Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation between 1885 and 1888. The Specific Claims Tribunal ruled the government wrongfully withheld the payments because of the band’s alleged participation in the Northwest Rebellion.
The government can appeal the decision. But if it is upheld, the settlement could affect several other bands listed as intervenor in the case.
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