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19/04/2007

Opaskwayak Cree Nation [Streets and lanes claim] – February 2007

In September 1976, The Pas Band, now the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, submitted a claim alleging inadequate compensation for the streets and lanes in the The Pas townsite, established on land surrendered from IR 21A, as well as improper use of band funds to clear the streets and lanes. This claim was rejected, and the band funds claim was resubmitted in May 1986. Following a second rejection, the First Nation requested that the Commission conduct an inquiry into both claims, which began in September 2002.

As a result of further research conducted during the course of the inquiry, it became apparent that, although expenditure of band funds for clearing had been authorized, no funds had been spent. On the basis of further research, the Opaskwayak Cree Nation withdrew the wrongful alienation portion of the streets and lanes claim in December 2004. The inquiry therefore concluded without any findings being made.

The Commission released a report on this inquiry in April 2007.

To download the report - PDF