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\u00a0Local Journalism Initiative NAICATCHEWENIN \u2013 Settling an old flood claim \u201cis a positive step towards addressing historical wrongs and advancing reconciliation,\u201d Chief Wayne Smith said. Along with provincial and federal representatives, the Naicatchewenin chief announced a settlement that sees his First Nation receive $21.8 million in total compensation. Just over $11.8 million of that sum is from the federal government, the remainder from Ontario. The agreement between Naicatchewenin and the other two governments settles flood claims first filed by the First Nation nearly 30 years ago relating to flooding that took place following the 1905-10 construction of a hydroelectric dam to provide power for a pulp and paper mill in Fort Frances. The flooding continues to impact Naicatchewenin, located northwest of Fort Frances on Rainy Lake. Compensating Naicatchewenin is important… <\/p>\n

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\u00a0Local Journalism Initiative NAICATCHEWENIN \u2013 Settling an old flood claim \u201cis a positive step towards addressing historical wrongs and advancing reconciliation,\u201d Chief Wayne Smith said. Along with provincial and federal representatives, the Naicatchewenin chief announced a settlement that sees his First Nation receive $21.8 million in total compensation. Just over $11.8 million of that sum is from the federal government, the remainder from Ontario. The agreement between Naicatchewenin and the other two governments settles flood claims first filed by the First Nation nearly 30 years ago relating to flooding that took place following the 1905-10 construction of a hydroelectric dam to provide power for a pulp and paper mill in Fort Frances. The flooding continues to impact Naicatchewenin, located northwest of Fort Frances on Rainy Lake. Compensating Naicatchewenin is important... <\/p>\n

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