Chippewa Tri-Council Coldwater Narrows Land Claim Negotiation,

November 12, 2009

RE: Chippewa Tri-Council Coldwater Narrows Land Claim Negotiation,
Address Update

Dear Community Member,

The historic Chippewa Tri-Council Coldwater Narrows Land Claim negotiation is in the final stages of negotiation. The elements of settlement are currently awaiting a mandate by the Federal Cabinet and, if this proposed settlement is accepted, we will proceed to a ratification vote in our communities. We will be providing you with information about the terms which have been negotiated on your behalf once available. Plans for the ratification vote will also be provided if Cabinet approves the elements of settlement.

The Chippewa Tri-Council First Nations will be holding meetings in our respective communities, and in the Toronto area, to ensure that our members have an opportunity to hear about the proposed settlement directly from our negotiating team.

Settlement will require a formal ratification process so it is important to ensure that all members are registered. At this time, we are updating our database for meeting invitations, information packages and voting. Please fill out the enclosed information form and return by November 30, 2009, or as soon as possible. It is important to ensure that all members are registered for this historic vote. When we have detailed information about the ratification vote arrangements, we will let you know.

Thank you for assisting in this membership address update. If you believe that any family members have been missed, please have them contact Kathryn Simcoe in Rama Lands and Membership at 705-325-3611, extension 1517, with current contact information. An essential part of this process is to eliminate names of relations who are deceased. Please ensure that any such registrations are also made with Lands and Membership.

You may also contact Cathy Edney, Communications Manager at 705-325-3611 or 1-866-854-2121, ext. 1416, Kathryn Simcoe, Rama Lands and Membership Manager at 1517, email cathy.edney@ramafirstnation.ca or kathryn.simcoe@ramafirstnation.ca with updated information. For inquiries about the claim itself, please contact any member of Chief and Council at 705-325-3611 or 1-866-854-2121.

Sincerely,

Chief Sharon Stinson Henry

Encl.

c.c. Rama First Nation Council
Kathryn Simcoe, Lands and Membership Manager



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