Asked by Anthony Zuniga on Jun 24, 2024
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Which type of claim did the First Nations band submit about to a piece of land that was to be given back to them on a specific date but that the government failed to return?
A) land claim
B) comprehensive claim
C) specific claim
D) comprehensive and specific claims
Specific Claim
Process to deal with past grievances, mainly of First Nations, related to unfairly distributed treaty lands or mismanagement of First Nations funds by the Crown.
Land Claim
A formal declaration made by a group or individual asserting a right to possess a particular area of land, often rooted in historical occupancy or use.
Comprehensive Claim
Modern-day treaties to resolve claims of Aboriginal land rights not yet dealt with by past treaties or through other legal means.
- Understand the various types of land claims and treaties involving First Nations and the government.
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Aartee SookhaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The type of claim that the First Nations band submitted is a specific claim, which refers to a claim seeking the resolution of a specific grievance related to the fulfillment of a historic treaty or agreement, such as the failure of the government to return a piece of land on a specific date.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the various types of land claims and treaties involving First Nations and the government.