Additional 317 acres of mineral rights up for transfer to Sturgeon Lake First Nation
As part of an ongoing requirement to meet treaty obligations, Saskatchewan will transfer an additional 128 hectares (317 acres) of mineral rights to Sturgeon Lake First Nation via the federal government.
The new parcel of land is part of a larger transfer of over 5,000 acres of minerals between the government and the First Nation.
“The transfer of mineral rights to the Sturgeon Lake First Nation demonstrates Saskatchewan’s ongoing commitment to fulfilling its Treaty obligations and fostering economic reconciliation in our resource-rich province,” Minister Responsible for First Nations Métis and Northern Affairs Eric Schmalz said. “We are committed to supporting long-term opportunities for growth and prosperity in First Nation communities across the province.”
The province is part of multiple Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) agreements with various First Nations that were created to ensure the Indigenous groups get the full amounts of lands promised under the multiple treaties within Saskatchewan.
