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Six Nations Land Claim Summaries (Basis & Allegations)
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Six Nations has been researching Land Claims since the 1970's
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Of the 29 submitted and potential claims, there are several more to be researched
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The only claims submitted outside of the Haldimand Tract are Innisfil and East Hawkesbury Townships
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Specific claims are defined as an unfulfilled Treaty or agreement between Canada and Indians.
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The Haldimand Treaty of 1784
Whereas His Majesty having been pleased to
direct that in consideration of the early attachment
to his cause manifested by the Mohawk Indians
and of the loss of their settlement which they
thereby sustained - that a ...  View More
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28. Compensation for Lands Patented to Nathan Gage on February 25, 1840, Brantford Town Plot
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On February 19, 1823, Seventeen (17) principle Chiefs of Six Nations entered into a lease with Marshal Lewis for the express purpose to build and operate a Grist Mill.
On November 1, 1828, Marshal Lewis than sold his interest in those lands to Julius Morgan for £750 ($3,000.00).
Subsequently, on March 9, 1830, Julius Morgan sold his interest in the lands excepting the Grist Mill and Lot containing ½ an acre to Nathan Gage for $1,250.00.
At a Six Nations Council meeting on April 19, 1830, the Superintendent for Six Nations explained the letter of the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada regarding Six Nations ceding to the Crown 807 acres for a Town Plot at Brantford. The land was to be divided into lots and sold for Six Nations’ benefit. Three trustees were to take charge of Six Nations’ money. Consequently, on this date, twenty-nine (29) Sachems and Chiefs of Six Nations surrendered (Purported Surrender No. 30) to the King for sale an estimated 807 acres for a Town Plot at Brantford.
On June 29, 1837, John Macaulay, Surveyor General, subdivided the Town Plot of Brantford so each lot might be sold.
On September 15, 1838, Six Nations reported that Sir John Colborne had advised them to surrender to the Government the lands around the Brantford Bridge and he would then compel the squatters to leave their lands. A purported surrender was taken for that purpose, but the squatters still remain on Six Nations lands.
On February 25, 1840, Letters Patent was issued to Nathan Gage for Park Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and westerly 4/5 of number 25 and numbers 26, 27, 28, 29 in the Town of Brantford. Also on this date, a Letters Patent was issued to Nathan Gage for Park Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 in the said Town of Brantford.
William Walker, Deputy Provincial Surveyor, received instructions from the Surveyor General for the Indian Department, to survey the remaining Town Lots of the Town of Brantford on February 24, 1846.
ALLEGATIONS
No descriptive plans were signed, witnessed and attached to the Purported Surrender No. 30 in accordance with 1812 Governor's Instructions for the alienation of Indian lands.
In the alternative, Six Nations did not receive full and fair compensation for the lands contained in the Purported Surrender No. 30 as some lands were sold under their appraised value; some lands were not appraised; some lands were obtained by individuals as free grants and no payment whatsoever was made; some lands were taken for public purposes and no payment whatsoever was made; and some lands were obtained on the payment of only a patent fee or administration fee.
Six Nations has never received complete and just compensation for the combined area of 20.3375 acres which consists of 19 lots included in Letters Patent to Nathan Gage.
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Brantford Charity Casino (OLG)
Brantford, Ontario
Part of Nathan Gage Patent
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**These are brief summaries and they are subject to change as additional research information may be acquired
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