Utoo Radio - May 5, 2024 - Lac Seul First Nation has reached a historic settlement agreement with the Canadian government over a 30-year dispute over the flooding of 11,304 acres of reserve lands.

The agreement follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling in Southwind v. Canada, 2021 SCC 28, which found Canada breached its fiduciary duty to preserve and protect Lac Seul's interest in the reserve.

The settlement, ratified by Lac Seul's membership, will result in a total compensation of $234 million for Canada's breach.

The flooded lands will remain part of Lac Seul's reserve.

This settlement is a crucial step towards reconciliation in Canada and rebuilding trust with Indigenous communities, as it aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.