AMC Congratulates Treaty Land Entitlement Committee on Historic Advance Payments Announcement
March 8, 2025
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba
AMC Communications
Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Grand Chief Kyra Wilson extend sincere congratulations to the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee (TLEC) and the 14 First Nations it represents on today’s announcement of a $210 Million advance payment for active Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) claims.
“We acknowledge the unwavering leadership of Chief Nelson Genaille, the Board of Directors of the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee, the 14 First Nations and past leadership who worked relentlessly to see their Treaty rights upheld,” said Grand Chief Kyra Wilson. “Canada’s commitment to advance payments is a long-overdue but necessary step in addressing the unfulfilled promises of the 1997 Manitoba Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement.”
The 14 First Nations included in this agreement are Barren Lands First Nation, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Buffalo Point First Nation, Bunibonibee Cree Nation, God’s Lake First Nation, Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Northlands Dene First Nation, Norway House Cree Nation, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Rolling River First Nation, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, War Lake First Nation, and Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation.
“Treaty Land Entitlement is not just about land—it is about upholding the spirit and intent of the Treaties. These agreements were meant to ensure First Nations had the land and resources required to sustain their nations. Today’s announcement signals progress, but the work is far from over. True reconciliation means full implementation, not just partial measures.”
“The AMC will continue to stand with the TLEC and all First Nations in Manitoba as they seek land and compensation they’re rightfully owed,” added Grand Chief Wilson. “We call on the Government of Canada to continue working in true partnership with First Nations to ensure full and fair implementation of Treaty Land Entitlements without delay.”
The AMC remains committed to supporting First Nations in their pursuit of sovereignty, self-determination, and the recognition of their inherent rights.
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Communications Team
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
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About the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
The AMC was formed in 1988 by the Chiefs in Manitoba to advocate on issues that commonly affect First Nations in Manitoba. AMC is an authorized representative of all 63 First Nations in Manitoba, with a total of more than 172,000 First Nations citizens in the province, accounting for approximately 12 percent of the provincial population. AMC represents a diversity of Anishinaabe, Nehetho / Ininew, Anisininew, Denesuline, and Dakota Oyate peoples.