Six Nations Community Members Take Long Awaited Stand as Historic Land Claim Case Continues

Six Nations community members take long awaited stand as historic land claim case continues

By Barbara Latkowski Writer It’s not just about a parcel of land, it’s about relationships, for Phil Monture from Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR). “It’s been over a 50-year journey. It’s about remembering those before us,” Monture said. “And I hope we get justice,” Monture said. Six Nations (SGNR) has waited over 31 years since suing Canada and Ontario over sold land and mismanaged trust funds spanning more than 150-years. Under the 1784 H…

Six Nations’ Haldimand Tract lawsuit is finally on trial, and its roots run through New York

Thirty-one years after filing suit, Six Nations of the Grand River is in court against Canada and Ontario over lost lands and trust funds, with potential damages estimated at $13.9 billion to $8.7 trillion. The post Six Nations’ Haldimand Tract lawsuit is finally on trial, and its roots run through New York first appeared on The Buffalo Chronicle.

Trial begins as Six Nations land claim case against provincial, federal governments reaches court after 31 years

Up to $8.7 trillion at stake as Six Nations land claim finally goes to trial

Photo: After waiting more than 30 years for the start of a landmark land-claim lawsuit against the federal and provincial governments, Monday’s court proceedings in Toronto had special meaning for the members of Six Nation’s lands and resources office. Posing on the courthouse steps are, back row from left, Coun. Greg Frazer, GIS technologist Tanya […]