‘We are not asking anyone to leave.’ First Nation clarifies intent to purchase Crown land parcel in Clinton

The poor utility of the land has resulted in a scattering of the Llenlleney’ten people.

“[The Crown parcel] sits within Llenllenéy’ten’s unceded traditional territory and represents a step toward bringing our people home and toward rebuilding a practical land base for present and future generations,” says the release.

The First Nation says it first approached the Village of Clinton with information about the planned purchase in August 2024. Since then, the village has acknowledged future plans for the land in its Official Community Plan.

“We have been transparent at every step. The Village of Clinton knows our plans, supports our plans, and has reflected them in its Official Community Plan,” said Fletcher in the release. “We are not asking anyone to leave. We are coming home.”

“The Village of Clinton has highlighted this portion of [the parcel] as a viable option for residential development since the adoption of the 2016 Official Community Plan,” added Clinton mayor Roland Stanke. “Additionally, working with High Bar to help them achieve their goal of bringing a local, residential population and services to Clinton promotes our mutual goal of sustainable and responsible growth.”

The land is undeveloped but includes a trail system that is “valued by the community,” according to the First Nation, who note they are “committed to maintaining public trail access as a core element of the long-term plan for the lands.”

Fletcher invites those with questions to contact the Llenllenéy’ten through official channels and attend future public meetings, saying the Nation welcomes ‘genuine dialogue.’

by James Peters

‘We are not asking anyone to leave.’ First Nation clarifies intent to purchase Crown land parcel in Clinton

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