Lac Seul First Nation reaches a $234M settlement with Canada's federal government over unauthorized flooding of 11,000 acres without consent.

The Lac Seul First Nation in Canada has reached a settlement with the federal government for flooding of over 11,000 acres of their reserve lands without consent, lawful authorization, or compensation. The settlement, finalized on March 28, includes a $234 million compensation package. The signing ceremony marked a turning point in the government's relationship with the First Nation, acknowledging Canada's historical responsibility.