Canada Reaffirms its Commitment to a Negotiated Settlement With Ontario and Six
Nations
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July 9, 2009
Canada Reaffirms its Commitment to a Negotiated
Settlement With Ontario and Six Nations
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 9, 2009) - The
Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and
Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians today reaffirmed Canada's
commitment to move forward on claim negotiations with Haudenosaunee Six Nations
(HSN) and the Province of Ontario.

"We still believe that negotiations offer the best forum
in which to resolve Six Nations' claims in a manner that will benefit all
parties, including surrounding communities," said Minister Strahl. "The process
of reconciling relationships and building trust takes time and requires open
communications among all parties."

During yesterday's talks, the federal negotiating team
advised both HSN and the Province of Ontario that Canada will continue to
participate in negotiations after the litigation is reactivated by the Elected
Council in August 2009. The Six Nations of the Grand River Band of Indians filed
a lawsuit against the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario in March
1995.

In addition, Canada tabled a negotiation protocol for
Ontario and HSN's consideration. The goal of the proposed protocol is to
establish mutually acceptable principles to govern the continued participation
of all three parties in the negotiations.

Canada's negotiating team continues to seek innovative
and concrete solutions to the complex issues facing all parties and is committed
to finding common ground on the issues through talks.

Discussions with HSN deal with complex issues which stem
from historical events dating back to the 18th century. These issues cannot be
resolved overnight. The parties must work through challenging issues to find
lasting and common solutions.

Background information is available at:
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/is/iss2006-eng.asp



CONTACT INFORMATION:
Minister's Office
Nina Chiarelli
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Chuck Strahl
819-997-0002

or

Media Relations
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
819-953-1160



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