Whitesand First Nation

For decades, the leadership of Whitesand First Nation have advocated for justice on our rights – and the Crown's failure to do what they said they would either in law or treaty.

Whitesand's Per-Capita Payments to Members

While Whitesand has many ongoing claims, the following three have resulted in payments to every adult member at the time:

• $201,348.09 from the Robinson Superior Treaty Annuity claim;
• $50,000.00 from Canada's portion of the land claim; and
• $1,000.00 from the Ontario Power Generation (“OPG”) hydro dam and flooding settlement.

Whitesand has also put money away for the future – both future generations and future community priorities. Minors who are eligible to receive their claims when they turn 18 will be eligible to receive their base amount + interest.

Claimant Eligibility for the Per Capita Distributions

Minors who qualify will be required to sign a release and indemnity after they turn 18 to qualify for their payment.

No minor's share will be paid to any parent without a court order. Minors' shares of the per capita distribution will be held in a trust established to keep their money safe, secure, and to help it grow.

To be clear, when an eligible minor from Whitesand turns 18, they will receive their:

• Per capita annuity share of $201,348.09 plus whatever interest may have accrued on top of their share after they sign their release and waiver;
• Per capita land claim share of $50,000.00 plus whatever interest may have accrued on top of their share after they sign their release and waiver; and,
• Per capita OPG-claim share of $1,000.00 after submitting the relevant form, payable after the last business day of January in the year following the individual turning 18.

Court Cases

Whitesand has three worthy court cases which impact the entire community of Whitesand.