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The Ottawa Citizen reports that a First Nation from Ontario has filed a lawsuit
against the development of the Chaudière and Albert islands. The Amikwabi
Nation and Algonquins in Ontario and Quebec filed a statement of claim that raises
the issues of sacred sites, consultation and hunting rights on lands that
Windmill Development Group Ltd. hopes to build a residential, commercial and
retail development on 40 acres on the Gatineau shoreline, including the
islands. The development is opposed by Kitigan Zibi former chief, Gilbert
Whiteduck, and a group that includes architect Douglas Cardinal. Cardinal has
designed a healing and reconciliation centre honoring the vision of Algonquin
Elder William Commanda for part of the site, reads the article. Ontario
Superior Court in Toronto will hear the case July 13 and 14.
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