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Sturgeon Lake approves ‘cows and plows’ deal with feds
Five years after first filing claim, the Sturgeon Lake First Nation has reached a deal that will see about $152 million come to the community as the federal government settles the outstanding agricultural benefits clause of Treaty 6.
Band members voted between July 22 and 26 of this year, with 1,107 eligible members taking time to vote. Of those that did, 88 per cent voted in favour.
“This agreement marks a significant milestone for our community,” said Chief Christine Longjohn of Sturgeon Lake First Nation. “It will greatly benefit everyone in our community, living both on or off the reserve, promising positive changes for all.”
According to a news release issued by the First Nation, the settlement addresses unfulfilled promises made by Canada to provide agricultural tools and support to the Cree community, located about 50 km northwest of Prince Albert.