Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point and Aamjiwnaang First Nations will soon vote on an historic land settlement in a 167-year-old claim.
The federal government has agreed to pay $35.7 million as compensation for the sale of a small portion of land in what is now downtown Sarnia.
Funds from the sale of land in 1853 were misappropriated and the Indigenous community – then known as the Sarnia Indian Band – never was in receipt of any money.
An inquiry into the sale was held in 1997 and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Chief Jason Henry says a joint claim was submitted in 2008 and a settlement offer has been in negotiations for several years.
The terms have been accepted by the federal government and $17,214,909, is to be directed to the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation
Henry notes a ratification vote will be held at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation on November 13, in conjunction with its upcoming election.
