The Dakota
The original Canadian land claim alleges that the Dakota are American refugees and as such not entitled their aboriginal rights, land compensation, funding and recognition as Canadian aboriginal people under s. 35 of the "Constitution Act, 1982". The Canadian government alleges that the Dakota live in Manitoba on the good graces of the crown. The Dakota intend to use maps and papers that predate confederation in Canada to negotiate a modern treaty. The rest of the Dakota are challenging this where the Birdtail are not.