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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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14. Martin’s Tract, Onondaga Township – 1,500 acres
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In a petition dated June 24, 1843, the Chiefs of Six Nations, reserved for their future residence all the lands on the south side of the Grand River lying between the Township of Cayuga and Burtch’s Landing, except a tier of lots on each side of a contemplated Plank Road, and on the north side of the Grand River, lands presently occupied by the members of Six Nations. Six Nations also reserved the unoccupied lands in the Martin Settlement may be let at short term leasing purposes.
An Order-in-Council dated October 4, 1843, confirmed the leasing for short term periods, the area identified as Martin’s Tract.
Mr. David Thorburn, Special Commissioner for Six Nations, enclosed the results of Six Nations Council meeting of November 9, 1844, wherein they unequivocally state that they wanted Martin’s Tract let on short term leases, which affirms their desire throughout the years.
Subsequently on April 1, 1848, Sheriff E. Cartwright Thomas reports that squatters on Indian lands will have their interests protected.
ALLEGATIONS
In or about 1843, the Crown reserved specific lands for Six Nations and as of 1995 the Six Nations Reserve consists of approximately 45,482.951 acres, being only a small portion of the lands said to be reserved for Six Nations.
The Martin’s Tract, Onondaga Township was a part of the land set aside for the Six Nations of the Grand River Indians.
There is no lawful surrender from Six Nations to the Crown for the sale of any portion of the lands reserved for Six Nations.
Six Nations were deprived of continual rental revenues by the sale of the lands in the Martin’s Tract to be reserved for leasing purposes. Six Nations did not receive full and fair compensation for the lands sold.
The Crown is specifically and lawfully responsible for the Six Nations of the Grand River Indians and for the 1,500 acres at issue and has not shown that all the purported sums paid were credited to the Six Nations Trust Fund Accounts.
**These are brief summaries and they are subject to change as additional research information may be acquired
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