Working together in a spirit of co-operation and renewal, Canada and the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation have concluded a final settlement to resolve outstanding issues regarding the former Camp Ipperwash lands. This settlement is a key step on a path of reconciliation, bringing closure to the First Nation’s efforts over the past 74 years to have these lands returned.

The former Camp Ipperwash lands, once part of the First Nation’s reserve land base, were taken under the War Measures Act in 1942 and used as a military training base until 1995.

I am proud to stand together with the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation today to mark this historic moment. We are committed to the important work ahead of us to clean up the land, and will continue to work with the First Nation with a focus on respect.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — the first in his position to officially respond to the work of the TRC, Wilson noted — said all of Canada must now relieve the residential school survivors who courageously pushed for action and join together in working toward reconci

“Change, of course, will not be immediate. It will take years, perhaps generations, but it is important for Canadians to start somewhere and ultimately to create those tools of reconciliation that will live beyond today,” said Sinclair.liation with indigenous peoples.