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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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10. Ordnance Reserve, Lots 25 & 26, Concession 4, Port Maitland, Dunn Township
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Lots 25 and 26, Concession 4, Dunn Township, containing approximately 75 acres, forms part of the land included at Port Maitland. At one point these lands formed an Ordnance Reserve where the Town of Port Maitland now stands today.
In 1840, the Crown took possession of Lots 25 and 26, Concession 4, Dunn Township for "military purposes."
By Statute of February 10, 1840, the Crown was empowered to purchase or lease lands for military works provided proper compensation was made. The Statute provided that when land could not be obtained by consent, the Military could take possession of lands if first certified by the Commander of Her Majesty's Forces or if there was an enemy invasion.
From 1917 to 1940 the Crown issued free letters patent for parts of Lots 25 and 26, Concession 4, Dunn Township and some lands are unpatented to this day.
ALLEGATIONS
Six Nations did not receive compensation for Lots 25 and 26, Concession 4, Dunn Township, containing approximately 75 acres.
**These are brief summaries and they are subject to change as additional research information may be acquired
NOTE:
Subdivision Lot 13, part of Lot 26, Concession 4, Port Maitland, Dunn Township
Subdivision Lot 13 is part of Lot 26, Concession 4, Dunn Township, which was never sold and now has the status of being unsold surrendered Indian land.
In 1985, Six Nations Council learned that the Crown intended to sell subdivision Lot 13 by public tender and subsequently sent a letter to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development requesting that subdivision Lot 13 be returned to Six Nations.
In 1989, a Six Nations Council BCR was sanctioned as follows:
“THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Six Nations of the Grand River Indians require that Subdivision Lot 13 in Port Maitland, be immediately returned and set aside by Order-in-Council as an addition to the Six Nations Reserve, for the sole use and benefit of the Six Nations of the Grand River Indians as the only acceptable means to resolve this outstanding issue.”
Six Nations has developed this particular piece of land by placing a fence around Six Nations’ 0.3507 acre of land. A map of the Original Tract plus a brief commentary explaining Six Nations of the Grand River Indians’ History was developed and placed on this parcel.
Through meetings established by previous Six Nations Committee Representatives, options for this particular lot were addressed so that this area would have a positive economic impact because of the location of the site.
The land is presently tax exempt from Municipal taxation, but the Federal and Provincial Governments could give no guarantee that it would continue to be immune from taxes.
As of 1995, Subdivision Lot 13 is waiting for reserve status.
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