AWN Land Claim: On September 2, 2004, the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation asserted its Aboriginal rights and claimed land and compensation in a Statement of Claim against Canada and Alberta. The statement lists a claim for Aboriginal Title; compensation for mines, minerals and natural resources within our Traditional Lands that were sold by Canada and Alberta. The claim states that Canada’s failure to provide the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation with similar benefits and opportunities as provided to other aboriginal groups is discriminatory. The forced relocation out of Jasper, the impact of the Town of Grande Cache, and our unique genealogy are of particular interest to the claim.

In December of 2005, Canada and Alberta filed their Statements of Defense. Both the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation and Canada/Alberta must have their lists of evidential documents ready by May 2006 and production of documents must be finished by December 2007. Researchers for the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation will review Canada and Alberta’s documents and submit their own. They will also prepare expert reports for court. Trial is expected to take place sometime after 2007.

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