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Algonquin Land Claim
Welcome to Ontario's website on the Algonquin land claim. Here you'll find information on what the claim is all about, including its historical origins. You'll be able to:
- view a map of the territory in question,
- review our most frequently asked questions,
- order publications written about the claim, and
- find out how you can learn even more about it.
Message from the Negotiators on the Algonquins of Ontario Land Claim
March 2013
The negotiation teams for the Algonquins of Ontario, Canada and Ontario would like to thank all those who participated in the recent public information sessions organized throughout Eastern Ontario March 6 – 16, 2013.
Releasing a Preliminary Draft Agreement-in-Principle for public review is unprecedented. We appreciate the interest of everyone who attended and the input we have received to date. Your comments will be carefully considered as we continue our work towards a draft Agreement-in-Principle.
This is an ongoing process which will include many further opportunities to provide constructive input. We look forward to working together in the spirit of reconciliation to balance the many interests of the Algonquins and their neighbours in the land claim area.
Preliminary Draft Agreement-in-Principle
A preliminary draft Agreement-in-Principle is now available for public review. This is not a final product. It sets out the main elements of a potential settlement which is still a number of years away.
Anyone with legal interests who may be affected by this claim’s proposed land selections is being notified and offered an opportunity to meet with representatives of Ontario.
- Executive Summary, Chapter Summaries and Frequently Asked Questions
- “Preliminary Draft Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement in Principle December 2012”
- Map A – Algonquin Land Claim Settlement Boundary
- Map B – Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map C – Frontenac County Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map D – Hastings County Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map E – Lanark County Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map F – Lennox Addington County Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map G – Renfrew County Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map H – Nipissing District Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map I – City of Ottawa Proposed Algonquin Settlement Lands
- Map J – Proposed Algonquin Interests in Crown Lands
- Map K – Algonquin Harvest Map for Moose Hunting in Algonquin Provincial Park
Send your comments and feedback to the negotiation teams:
Algonquins of Ontario:
algonquins@nrtco.net
613-735-3759 or 1-855-735-3759 (toll free)
Canada:
Revendication-Algonquins-OntarioClaim@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
1-800-567-9604 (toll free) or 1-866-553-0554 (TTY toll free)
Ontario: alcinfo@ontario.ca
613-732-8081 or 1-855-690-7070 (toll free)
Claim Summary
First Nation: |
Algonquins of Ontario |
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Location: |
Eastern Ontario (Ottawa River Watershed) |
Claim Type: |
Aboriginal Rights and Title |
Status: |
Accepted by Ontario for Negotiations |
Overview: |
This is an Aboriginal rights and title claim to 14,000 square miles (approximately 36,000 square kilometres) of eastern Ontario. This claim was received by Ontario in August 1985 and the Province began initial discussions with the Algonquins in 1991. |
For information on Comprehensive Claims with Canada please see Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
Downloads
- Algonquin Land Claim Update, Sept. 2010
(PDF, 3.1 MB) - 2009 Framework for Negotiations Agreement
(PDF, 465 KB) - Consultation Process Interim Measures Agreement
(PDF, 871 KB) - Consultation Map
(PDF, 195 KB) - Land Selection Process
(PDF, 1 MB)
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