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By battlefordsNOW Staff

Plows and cows

Thunderchild receives compensation for Treaty 6 promises

Nov 7, 2024 | 1:35 PM

After nearly 150 years, Thunderchild First Nation and the Canadian Government have reached an agreement.

The Nation will receive $155,400,000 in compensation in keeping with the original spirit of Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10, which promised agricultural supplies such as seed, livestock and machinery. The agreement is better known today as Cows and Plows.

“Thunderchild First Nation is pleased that Canada has reached a financial settlement to redress the breach of our Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits entitlements, acknowledging that the Nation continues to work with Canada to restore our relationship,” said Chief Delbert Wapass

“Today we are very proud of our farming and ranching operations as a vital testament to our Indigenous perseverance.”

According to a news release, since May 2023, the government has paid $2,093,205,226 to First Nations in the west and contributed to the socio-economic disparities.

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“Resolving specific claims is a key part of the Government of Canada’s reconciliation with First Nations. Working in partnership with First Nations, Canada has resolved over 720 specific claims since 1973,” said Gary Anandasangaree, minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

“Today, this settlement with Thunderchild First Nation represents Canada’s commitment to acknowledging and addressing historical wrongs for past, current and future generations.”

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