Community Issues
Couchiching First Nation is currently in dispute with several government levels including but not limited to land, and a highway right of way. The Community Issues section of the Couchiching First Nation website aims to provide information to band members, government officials, and interested parties on these disputes.
Couchiching First Nation is currently in dispute with several government levels including but not limited to land, and a highway right of way. The Community Issues section of the Couchiching First Nation website aims to provide information to band members, government officials, and interested parties on these disputes.
Couchiching First Nation Toll Booth Initiative
The Couchiching Toll Booth Initiative was enacted upon by Couhiching First Nation Chief and Council as a means to address many of the social and legal issues surrounding the community and band membership. To learn more, click on the picture to the right.
The Couchiching Toll Booth Initiative was enacted upon by Couhiching First Nation Chief and Council as a means to address many of the social and legal issues surrounding the community and band membership. To learn more, click on the picture to the right.
The Road to Nowhere for Couchiching First Nation
Highway 11, the Provincial highway which runs directly through Couchiching First Nation, was land that was never compensated for by the Provincial government. The highway has been an economic stronghold for Northwestern Ontario for nearly fifty years, and although discussions regarding fair and proper compensation for the land have taken place, to date, no deal has been finalized. Couchiching First Nation Chief Chuck McPherson explains the situation in a video addressed and sent to each member of provincial parliament.
Highway 11, the Provincial highway which runs directly through Couchiching First Nation, was land that was never compensated for by the Provincial government. The highway has been an economic stronghold for Northwestern Ontario for nearly fifty years, and although discussions regarding fair and proper compensation for the land have taken place, to date, no deal has been finalized. Couchiching First Nation Chief Chuck McPherson explains the situation in a video addressed and sent to each member of provincial parliament.
Pither's Point Park
Couchiching First Nation, along with Stanjikoming, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, and Naicatchewenin are currently in dispute with the Town of Fort Frances, and the federal and provincial governments over Pither's Point Park, a popular area near Rainy Lake which was leased by the Town of Fort Frances from May 1st, 1910 to May 1st, 2009. While the lease has expired, the Town of Fort Frances still maintains that the park belongs to the municipality. The 4 First Nations are continuing to fight for what is rightfully theirs. Included to the right, are videos from 2009 that include information regarding the Pither's Point Park Land Claim.
Couchiching First Nation, along with Stanjikoming, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, and Naicatchewenin are currently in dispute with the Town of Fort Frances, and the federal and provincial governments over Pither's Point Park, a popular area near Rainy Lake which was leased by the Town of Fort Frances from May 1st, 1910 to May 1st, 2009. While the lease has expired, the Town of Fort Frances still maintains that the park belongs to the municipality. The 4 First Nations are continuing to fight for what is rightfully theirs. Included to the right, are videos from 2009 that include information regarding the Pither's Point Park Land Claim.
Videos were posted in spring of 2009 on fortfrances.tv