Question Period Note: Oka – Kanesatake

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Reference number:
CIR-2020-10025
Date received:
Dec 11, 2020
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Bennett, Carolyn (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Suggested Response:

• Canada is committed to renewing a nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples in Canada.

• On August 13, 2019, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Advancing Reconciliation with the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake.

• We continue to work in partnership to resolve the Commons of the Seigneury of Lake of Two-Mountains specific claim.

• Resolving this longstanding historical grievance through negotiation will be an important step in reconciliation with Kanesatake and the surrounding municipalities.

Background:

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Additional Information:

Status update on Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table (43 words)
• Our government is committed to working towards reconciliation and supporting First Nations to advance self-determination.

• Canada is continuing to work with the Mohawks of Kanesatake to help and support advancing the community’s interests regarding economic development, community safety and security and land management.
Public Safety (41 words)

• We are committed to working with Indigenous partners to promote self-determination.

• Canada met with the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake on October 28 to discuss community safety and security issues.

• We will continue to work with Kanesatake leadership on this issue.