PROVINCE BAND/ASSOCIATION Sat STATUS OF CLAIM LAST ACTION TAKEN ONTARIO Gibson Band Golden Lake Band Lac La Croix Band Lac Seul Band Long Lake #58 Band (HWY) Long Lake #58, Red Rock, White- sand, Pays Plats, Pic Mobert, Pic Herron Bay, Rocky Bay and Whitesand Bands Mattagami Band SUBSTANCE OF CLAIM Presented in 1981. Alleges improper alienation of 4,047 ha. in Gibson Township. Presented in Feb. 1983. Alleges unextinguished aboriginal interest in some 3.4 million hectares of land in Ottawa Valley. Presented in 1979. Alleges lands formally identified as Sturgeon Lake I.R. #25C improperly alienated. Submitted in September 1985. Claim that compensation paid for flood damage to the Lac Seul Reserve was inadequate and the flooding of reserve land was done without legal authority. Presented in 1979. Seeks compensation for HWY taking on Long Lake I.R. # 58. Presented in March 1983. Alleges that ancestors never adhered to Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. Claim submitted on Aug. 29, 1985, alleging damage to and loss of use of reserve land, re sources and graveyard because of flooding caused by the operation of Mattagami Dam. Band claims compen- catinn arn realiatft Validated by Justice. Under review by ONC. Preliminary Justice opinion received. Claim acknowledged. Settlement reached. Under review by ONC. Claim to be reviewed by ONC. Recommended to Minister for acceptance mid-August. Historical research complete. Historical research completed and preliminary legal findings discussed with Band. Awaiting documentation substantiating claim. On April 5, 1984, a payment of $192,466 was made to the band. Additional historical research being conducted. Historical research needs being assessed.