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Senior Federal Negotiator's Speaking Points
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This document is the official response made from Canadian federal representation to act as compensation for the flooding of the Welland Canal.
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For a printable pdf version of this document please click on the image above.
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Welland Canal Flood Map
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Lands Flooded by the Welland Canal Company
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By Statute of January 19, 1824, the Welland Canal Company was incorporated to construct the Welland Canal. The statute provided that ...  View More
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Current Claim Offer
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March 6, 2008
On January 21, 1988, Six Nations documented and filed evidence with Canada that approximately 2,500 acres of HSN lands were flooded by the Welland Canal in 1829 and 1830 and that HSN were never compensated. The flooded lands range between the Town of Cayuga and the Dunnville dam as illustrated on the attached sketch.
In January of 1994 Canada agreed that our evidence was correct and later that year made a $3 million offer that was rejected as a non starter for negotiations.
On December 12, 2007, the Senior Negotiator for Canada advised that Canada was now prepared to make another offer in the amount of $26 million for the flooding of Six Nations’ land. Canada’s offer was conveyed orally and than handed out in the form of speaking notes. Canada’s written presentation is enclosed as item “A” in its entirety for you to see and judge accordingly. Canada’s reasoning in determining the $26 million offer is also attached as item “B”.
The purpose of this information circular is to provide our community with the most accurate information concerning the recent compensation settlement offer made by Canada.
Where Do We Go From Here?
On February 9th 2008, when the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy and the 54Th Elected Council came to a mutual understanding and verbal agreement on some principles towards achieving “One Voice” for all of our Peoples’ needs as Nations and see this process as furthering that goal.
We require your feedback and input on the specific questions below.
Canada’s Offer
Is Canada’s initial monetary offer a good starting point to start negotiations?
If negotiations continue should the settlement(s) be focused towards obtaining
a. Straight financial compensation;
b. Land to replace the flooded lands; or
c. Land to replace the flooded lands as well as financial compensation for loss of use of the flooded lands.
d. Other suggestions.
How to Provide Your Comments
Speak to your Haudenosaunee Chief/Clanmother or Elected District Councillor
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Contact the following:
“Welland Canal Communications Team”
c/o Grand River Employment and Training
P. O. Box 16
Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0
Tel: (519) 445-4287
Fax: (519) 445-2389
Visit:
http://www.hsnnegotiations.com
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Call 1-800-290-3184
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