 The "Asabiinyashkosiwagong Nitam-Anishinaabeg" or the "Grassy Narrows First Nation" and their downstream neighbours, the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (then known as the "Whitedog Community of the Islington Band of Saulteaux") sought compensation for loss of jobs and way of life.On March 26, 1982, Canada contributed $2.2 million to Wabaseemoong for economic development, social and educational programs.Wabaseemoong also signed a settlement with Ontario in January 1983.