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Our Land
Join us as we look through the facts of the Elsipogtog First Nation’s land and the 1824 Illegal Taking Claim. Find out why we need the entire Elsipogtog community’s input.
THE DATA
Timeline & Process
Reviewing documentation from as early as the year 1700 until present day 2021, a legal team discovers that land belonging to Elsipogtog First Nations has changed from 51,200 acres to just 4600 acres.
History of the Claim
Here we look at The Treaty Era, The Royal Proclamation, Indians and settlers, trespassers, and the original reserve for the “Richibucto Tribe of Indians”
Location
Next we compare 2 maps of the reserve: the original from 1809 showing 51,200 acres, and a modern map showing a mere 4,600 acres.
Negotiation Process
A legal team begins researching historical documents and draft a claim submission. Negotiations begin between Elsipogtog and a team of negotiators from Canada.
Next Steps
As negotiation protocol is in place, the land must now be appraised and value given to the claim. The agreement in principle must be approved by community referendum.
Why should I be involved?
Each and every Band member has a right to benefits from the settlement as a part of the collective.
The agreement in principle must be approved by community referendum.
Only the community can agree to the terms of a settlement. The lands illegally taken in 1824 were reserve lands set apart for the whole community, in common. A settlement of the claim is therefore also for the community, in common. Each and every Band member has a right to benefits from the settlement as a part of the collective.
Visit Us in Person
The Claim Center
If you would like to see the data in person we are currently setup inside the Elsipogtog School, in Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick.
On location, we have historical timelines, negotiation process timelines, supporting historic letters and documents clearly outlined and open for the community to see.
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Claims Center
356 Big Cove Rd – inside Elsipogtog School
Elsipogtog First Nation, NB E4W 2S6
Coming soon: Join in the Discussion!
Once we’re setup on Facebook, you’ll see a link here.
Have a Question?
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.