Land Claims

Each section of the Settlement Agreement is in PDF.  Please click the links that are provided to view the agreement:

Settlement Agreement

• Table of Contents
• Article 1:    Interpretation

• Article 2:    Compensation and Negotiations Costs
  
• Article 3:    Settlement Land 

• Article 4:    Additional Lands  
  
• Article 5:    Specific Agreement 
  
• Article 6:    ATR Policy 

• Article 7:    Surrender   
• Article 8:    Release & Environmental Releases  
• Article 9:    Indemnity  
• Article 10:  Discontinuance 
  
• Article 11:  Ratification by Rainy River 

• Article 12:  Execution  
  
• Article 13:  Implementation  
• Article 14:  Dispute Resolution 

• Article 15:  Represenations and Warranties of RR  
• Article 16:  Good & Services Tax  
  
• Article 17:  General Provisions

Schedules to Settlement Agreement

• Schedule 1 - Ballot Question
• Schedule 2 - Legal Desription of Claim Land
• Schedule 3 - Crown Land and Private Land - Sphene Lake
• Schedule 4 - Permit - Private land - Sphene Lake Area

• Schedule 5 - Permit - Portage Areas - Sphene Lake Area

• Schedule  6 -  Map and Description of Purchase Area
• Schedule  7 -  Maps of Settlement
• Schedule  8 -  Rainy River Receipt
• Schedule  9 -  Trustee Receipt
• Schedule 10 - Solicitor Certificate
• Schedule 11 - Tax Counsel Certificate
• Schedule 12 - Financial Advisor Certificate

For more information on Rainy River First Nations Trust, please visit:

www.rainyriverfirstnationstrust.ca

Currently, the following job position is available in the Trust Administration.

Trust Administrator

The Rainy River First Nations Trust is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist in the operations and administration of the Trust in a manner that preserves and protects it for the benefit of the Rainy River First Nations and future generations of Members. Qualifications: Several years varied accounting and administrative experience preferably with a Business administration or accounting degree or enrolment in recognized accounting program. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work independently and in a team environment is essential. Must be detail oriented with proven organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills and experience/ability interpreting agreement/policies and understanding complex processes are necessary. Ability/experience with computer applications, including Simply Accounting, Excel, Access and PowerPoint applications is necessary. Duties: The Trust Administrator assists both, the Chairs of the Financial Trustee Committee and the Community Fund Trustee Committee by providing day-to-day administration of the Rainy River First Nations Trust, in accordance with its terms established May 6, 2005. Duties include recording of minutes, maintenance and preparation of all accounting records and financial statements, ensuring proper documentation and monitoring the completion of submissions. The Trust Administrator will also prepare reports, activities, newsletters and maintenance of current information on the website. A complete position description is available by calling Nicole at (807) 482-2479 ext. 235, or on the web at: www.rainyriverfirstnationstrust.ca or www.rainyriver.firstnation.ca To assist the Hiring Committee in adequately assessing your qualifications against the screening criteria, your resume must demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Closing Date: Applications must be received or postmarked no later than Monday, June 30, 2008 at 3:00 PM.

Apply to:

Rainy River First Nations Trust

Box 484

Emo, ON

P0W 1E0

Or deliver to the Rainy River First Nations Band Office “Attention: Nicole Cochrane”. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.