3 Sask. First Nations reach cows and plows settlements with federal government

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3 Sask. First Nations reach cows and plows settlements with federal government – CBC

by ahnationtalk on August 1, 2025155 Views

Aug 01, 2025

Deals include $208M to Big River, $124M to One Arrow and $99M to Muscowpetung

Council and chief at Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation have begun the process of distributing funds from a federal agriculture benefit agreement, more commonly known as a ‘cows and plows’ settlement.

“We’re actually working on the distribution today,” Muscowpetung Chief Melissa Tavita said, calling it a “bittersweet moment.”

The nearly $99-million settlement with the federal government addresses historical promises made under Treaty 4, in which First Nations were assured agricultural assistance, including livestock and farming equipment, as part of the treaty agreement.