Minister Prentice Announces Community Liaison Official for Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Claim

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Biographical Note - Douglas Forbes
Fact Sheet - Negotiations on the Culbertson Tract Specific Claim
GATINEAU, QUEBEC (March 22, 2007) - The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today announced the appointment of Douglas Forbes as Community Liaison Official on the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte's Culbertson Tract Specific Claim. Mr. Forbes will support the federal negotiating team by facilitating information sharing with the public about the ongoing negotiation process on this specific claim.
"Canada's New Government is committed to working with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte at the negotiating table to resolve this claim," said Minister Prentice. "We will continue to engage the municipal and provincial governments and other key third-party stakeholders as these negotiations proceed. The work of Mr. Forbes will be a key part of these overall efforts to share information and ensure that our negotiation process considers local issues and concerns."
Minister Prentice also thanked his Caucus colleague, Member of Parliament Daryl Kramp (Prince Edward-Hastings) for his constructive involvement in this issue: "Daryl is a strong leader who has helped to maintain calm and good relationships in the community. I thank him very much for his hard work."

The First Nation's claim alleges that approximately 827 acres of land, referred to as the Culbertson Tract, were improperly alienated from the First Nation in 1837. The Government of Canada accepted the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte's claim under its Specific Claims Policy in November 2003. On January 9, 2007, Minister Prentice appointed Sean Kennedy as Chief Federal Negotiator to advance the work to resolve the claim.
The Government of Canada is committed to honouring its lawful obligations to First Nations by resolving outstanding grievances to the benefit of all Canadians. Private property is not expropriated to settle claims. If land changes hands as a result of a land claim, it will only take place on a willing-buyer/willing-seller basis. Negotiated settlements bring economic benefits to First Nations and local communities.
For more information, please contact:
Minister's Office
Deirdra McCracken
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Jim Prentice
(819) 997-0002
Media Relations
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
(819) 953-1160

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