What was supposed to be a day of celebration for members of the Kettle Point First Nation was marred by a scene of chaos, anger and pain as the brother of slain protester Dudley George was burned at the side …
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Eyes are on the future at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, but tensions remain after the band accepted a $90-million federal settlement.
Dudley George’s brother burned at protest; police say injuries not life-threatening
George was to be taken from a Sarnia hospital to a burn unit in London, Ont., with second-degree burns on his hands, ears, and neck, according to Jesse Oliver, a Stoney Pointer who helped him set the protest fire. The two set the fire to show not all band members support the agreement.
“The war is over”, the phrase used by Chief Tom Bressette describing ratification of an agreement between the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and the federal government.
Lengthy-awaited land deal for First Nation at Ipperwash, however previous wounds stay | Toronto Star SARNIA—On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the at Ipperwash Provincial Park, his brother is upset over the phrases of a proposed $95-million cope …
The band issued a statement Saturday saying its members have ratified a final settlement agreement for the cleanup and return of the former army camp lands — under federal government control since they were appropriated for the Second World War effort in 1942 — and a $95-million settlement.
The outcome of Friday’s vote regarding the federal government’s offer of a $95-million settlement to the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point won’t be immediately known, possibly for as long as 10 days.
Hope to see you at the Centre Ipperwash Beach boat launch at 9 am until 11 for a little beach clean up and socializing. Jessica from St. Clair Region Conservation Authority will be on hand and Lambton Shores is donating the garbage bags …