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Apr. 12
More LDMLFN Flood Claim FAQs

LDMLFN Flood Claim - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers  The First Nation has prepared this document which contains some recently asked questions by its members and the corresponding answers to those questions.    Question:      The LDMLFN members voted in favor of accepting the Settlement Offer. What does that mean? Answer:         The First Nation is excited for its membership as the members overwhelmingly demonstrated their support by voting, almost unanimously, to accept the Settlement Offer.  This is virtually unprecedented in terms of obtaining such a high percentage of ...

Apr. 5
LANDSLIDE VICTORY! LDMLFN Membership Votes “Yes” To Flood Claim Settlement

COMMUNIQUE                                      To:       Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Membership From:   Chief and Council Date:    April 5, 2017 THUNDER BAY, ON— The Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Chief and Council is very pleased and excited to announce that their Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of accepting the Settlement offer, from Canada and Ontario, for their flood claim on Reserve 22A1.  This ...

Mar. 1
Flood Claim Update-2

To: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Members  From: Chief and Council  *Please note: A hard copy of this communique will be mailed out to Band Members along with the confidential attachments it references that cannot be posted on the website.  Boozhoo to our members and families!  What an exciting time this is for our First Nation as the Referendum Process for our Flood Claim Settlement in now underway. Your Chief and Council have prepared a second FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for your convenience and to provide answers to their members in a timely fashion.  We believe that in order to maintain good communication and to achieve ...

Mar. 1
LDMLFN Flood Claim FAQ- 2

The First Nation has prepared this document which contains some recently asked questions by its members and the corresponding answers to those questions.   Question:      I received my Referendum Package regarding the Settlement Agreement.  What am I actually voting on?  Answer:         The First Nation has always maintained and communicated to its membership that once the Settlement Agreement had been initialed by the three parties, then the members would be able to vote on whether to accept or not accept the offer for compensation from Canada and Ontario.  This is what the ...

Feb. 27
February 2017 Newsletter

The February 2017 newsletter has been posted.  To view, please visit the "Newsletters" page under the heading "Community" or by clicking here

Feb. 16
Flood Claim Update

     To: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Band Members From: Chief and Council Date: February 16, 2017 Your Chief and Council are very pleased to announce that after ongoing and intensified efforts over the past few months, the Settlement Agreement was initialed in Toronto, by all three Negotiators on Friday February 10, 2017. The First Nation is now able to provide its membership the opportunity to go to a Referendum vote regarding its Flooding Claim – I.R. 22A1. “We are delighted to finally be in the position to move towards our community Referendum. After years of dedicated effort and hard work, it is a tremendous achievement to ...

Feb. 16
Flood Claim: Frequently Asked Questions

LDMLFN Flood Claim - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers The First Nation has prepared this document which contains some recently asked questions (FAQ) by its members and the corresponding answers to those questions.  .   Question:      Who decides if the Settlement Agreement that is being offered to the Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation is accepted or not? Answer:         In order to formally accept the Settlement Agreement, a community referendum must be held.  It is the responsibility of all Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation (LDMLFN) members to vote on whether or not to accept the ...

Nov. 30
Holiday Greetings and Update

COMMUNIQUE To: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Band Members From: Chief and Council Date: November 30, 2016 ~ HOLIDAY GREETINGS ~ As we approach the Christmas & Holiday Season, your Chief and Council would like to extend their very best wishes to all of our Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Families and Community members. We would also like to take this opportunity to update our membership on two key areas and to ensure you have the most accurate information possible regarding these subject matters. Flood Claim Since receiving the official offer to settle for our flood claim in January 2016, your Chief and Council along with members of the Flood Claim ...

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