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• There are many more specific and comprehensive claims submitted than have been settled

• The majority of band claims focus on losses associated with government collected minerals and resource taxes on reserve land, which were not shared with the bands

• Another issue that is a source of grievance in band claims across the Prairies is unfulfilled treaty obligations

• The process for filing a comprehensive claim is a complex and costly one. It often takes many years for a claim to be processed and/or settled, costing both the Aboriginal People involved and the federal government large sums of money. Because the negotiation process is complex and time consuming the government has decided that it will only deal with six negotiations at any one time

• The federal government financially supports a number of Aboriginal organizations who require research monies to document specific or comprehensive claims

• Land claims have been an issue between Aboriginal People and the federal government since the 20th century

 

 

 

 

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