Maniwaki-area First Nation, federal government reach $116M land claim deal

OTTAWA — A Maniwaki First Nation has reached an agreement to settle 29 claims with the federal government and receive $116 million.
The federal government also says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation to guide how the two sides will partner to work on issues including the recognition of rights, socio-economic development and self-determination.
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation is located near Maniwaki, about 130 kilometres north of Ot