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Beardy's & Okemasis: Treaty annuities compensation decision, 2016

The Tribunal's reasons address compensation for withheld Treaty 6 annuities after the 1885 Resistance. They distinguish the earlier finding of a valid claim from the later assessment of compensation and describe the evidence and parties' positions.

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Publisher / custodian
Specific Claims Tribunal Canada; Tribunal Lexum publishing platform
Source date
2016-12-23; 2016 SCTC 15; compensation phase, SCT-5001-11
Source type
Primary document
Format
Text
Regions
Saskatchewan
Peoples / communities
Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation
Treaties
Treaty 6

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Primary document of a 2016 Tribunal decision, not an original 1885 record. The official platform notes possible editorial revision. This record does not establish appeal history or current payment status; legal language needs guided reading.

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  1. What is the difference between deciding a claim is valid and determining compensation?
  2. How does the decision identify the historical evidence and limits of financial records?

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2026-09-30

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Specific Claims Tribunal Canada; Tribunal Lexum publishing platform. Beardy's & Okemasis: Treaty annuities compensation decision, 2016. 2016-12-23; 2016 SCTC 15; compensation phase, SCT-5001-11. https://decisia.lexum.com/sct/rod/en/item/231043/index.do?alternatelocale=fr&iframe=true&site_preference=normal&wbdisable=true. Record checked 2026-09-30.

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