Understanding Land Use Conflict in Caledonia, Ontario
Explore the complex land use conflict in Caledonia, Ontario involving developers, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the government. Discover the perspectives of various groups, such as the indigenous community, developers, and government entities, and delve into the challenges and considerations in resolving land use disputes in the region.
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Land Use Case Study: Caledonia
Land Use Perspectives Developing land for settlement is rarely without competition & conflict Land can be used for agriculture, industry, housing, transportation, recreation, green spaces, as well as land claims by indigenous groups
Land Use Perspectives When land use issues arise there are usually several interest groups with different perspectives: Government (municipal, provincial, federal) Local residents Environmental groups Indigenous peoples Other interested non-government organizations
Video Clip In Caledonia, Ontario, land use conflicts between developers, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the government occurred in the mid 2000s and have started to emerge again This conflict has arisen due to a new residential development being built on an unresolved Haudenosaunee Confederacy land claim http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/10-years-after-land-dispute- caledonia-bracing-for-building-boom-1.2920790
Land Use Task With your group, read through the newspaper article links in order Copy & Complete following table for the land use conflict between developers, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the government in Caledonia, Ontario Group Perspective Haudenosaunee Confederacy McClung Properties Land Developers Municipal Government Provincial Government Federal Government
Discuss How can all groups interested in the land use ensure their perspective is acknowledged and considered? Are some groups better at making their perspectives known and heard? Why do you think that happens? What criteria should government follow when trying to help moderate land use disputes?
Land Use Reflection In Ontario, what type of land use should be given priority: agriculture, recreation, conservation, or residential usage? Explain why you feel this way.
