By Susan McNeil Local Journalism Initiative 01/08/2024 The members of Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN) have overwhelmingly approved a historic settlement agreement with the federal government, securing approximately $152 million for the community. The approval came following a community vote held from July 22 to 26. This significant settlement resolves SLFN’s Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement, also known as the longstanding “cows-and-plows” clause of Treaty 6. The settlement addresses unfulfilled promises made by Canada to provide agricultural tools and support to the Cree community, located about 50 km northwest of Prince Albert. “I’m thrilled that Sturgeon Lake has secured that $152 million from the federal government through a groundbreaking settlement. This money will help us to address the promises that were made during the signing of our Treaty 6 that that were…
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