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An Algonquin First Nation from Ontario has filed a law suit that could shut down development of the former Domtar lands on Chaudière and Albert islands, among other things, as part of a wide-ranging claim against numerous defendants.

A statement of claim filed by Stacy Amikwabi on behalf of the Amikwabi Nation and Algonquins in Ontario and Quebec covers sacred sites, development, consultation and hunting rights. It names Windmill Development Group Ltd., Domtar Inc., the National Capital Commission and the City of Ottawa and the federal and provincial governments among defendants as well as the Algonquins of Ontario. The legal proceeding is set to be heard in Ontario Superior Court in Toronto on July 13 and 14.

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Windmill Development is planning a major multi-use residential, commercial and retail development for the 40-acre site encompassing Albert and Chaudière islands and part of the Gatineau shoreline. The development, which it has named Zibi — the Algonquin word for river — is opposed by the former chief of Quebec’s Kitigan Zibi reserve, Gilbert Whiteduck, and a group that includes architect Douglas Cardinal, who designed the nearby Museum of History. Cardinal has designed a First Nations healing and reconciliation centre, in keeping with the vision of Algonquin elder William Commanda, for part of the site.