Ontario Power Generation Referendum Reminder

Saturday, June 14, 2008 • 9am – 6pm

ONTARIO POWER GENERATION PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

St. Regis Recreation Center (Kanatakon)
Snye Recreation Center (Tsi Snaihne)
Tri-District Elders Lodge (Kawehnoke)The major settlement terms for the Mohawks of Akwesasne that are subject to community ratification are as follows:

Aboriginal Title, Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights
• Protection rights or claims against the Government of Canada for the construction, operation and maintenance of the St. Lawrence Seaway, including the highway and bridge facilities that cross Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island)
• Protection of rights and claims against the Government of Ontario and its Ministries, the United States Government, the State of New York, the New York Power Authority, or any person or entity asserting proprietary interest in human remains and cultural artifacts removed from Sheek Island.

Apology
• A formal apology will be issued by OPG to acknowledge its regret for the disregard of the Mohawks of Akwesasne

Compensation
• $20,363.520 (CAD up front)
• $2,560,000 (CAD) per year for 10 years
(Total of $45,963,520 (CAD)

Transfer of Islands
• Adams, Toussaint, Presquile and Sheek Islands shall be placed into the Additions to Reserve Process (ATR) for conveyance back to the Mohawks of Akwesasne as reserve lands

Present Facilities and Ongoing Operations
• Protection of MCA’s right to be consulted when there is a potential impact on the aboriginal or treaty rights of the Mohawks of Akwesasne

Environmental Stewardship
• OPG shall establish a process to work with MCA to explore mutually beneficial environmental stewardship opportunities
• OPG will participate in a forum to discuss erosion concerns downstream of the R.H. Generating Station

Employment
• A recruitment strategy shall be developed to have a representative workforce from the Mohawk of Akwesasne

Contracting
• A process shall be established to identify and document contracting opportunities for suppliers and service providers

Power Supply
• Ability to consult with OPG with respect to advice, guidance, in-kind services and support on MCA’s energy initiatives

New Power Development
• OPG agrees to consult on any significant changes that may potentially impact the Mohawks of Akwesasne
• Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to negotiate a mutually beneficial business arrangement for the development of any additional hydro power in the traditional territory of the Mohawk of Akwesasne

Potential Sale of OPG Facilities
• MCA will be given fair and equal opportunity and consideration to bid on the sale or lease of the Facilities in public offerings

For more information, call (613) 575-2348 (ext. 2232) or 575-2250 (ext. 2400)