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The Pas Indian Band, the province of Manitoba and the federal government recently announced the conclusion of an agreement settling a claim arising from the acquisition of 142.6 acres of riverfront reserve land by the provincial government in 1953 for dyke purposes.
The Honourable Bill McKnight, Minister of Indian and Northern Development; the Honourable Leonard E. Harapiak, Minister of Natural Resources, representing the Manitoba government and Chief Oscar Lathlin of the Pas Band announced details of the agreement which provides the band with 377.4 acres of land and $381,107 in compensation.
Mr. McKnight said he was pleased to see that a successful conclusion to the claim had been reached. He also commended the band and the Manitoba government for their display of good faith during the process of reaching this joint agreement.
Mr. Harapiak joined with his federal counterpart in expressing satisfaction with the successful outcome of the negotiations.
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