Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering marks 174th anniversary of 1850 Treaty signing

The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) is calling on Ottawa and Queen’s Park to return to the Council Fire, as directed by the Supreme Court, and address the go-forward implementation of the Augmentation Promise in its annuities case.   

This after a ceremony was held this week at the Robinson Huron Treaty Gathering in Sudbury, marking the signing of the Treaty of 1850.

The event also celebrated the signing of a past-compensation settlement in the annuities case and the distribution of the funds to the 21 Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations, including Nipissing and Dokis.   

"As we celebrate the signing and distribution of the annuities settlement, we honour the commitment of our Elders, leaders, Legal Team and community members who stood firm for justice, but we acknowledge that much work lies ahead to renew and strengthen our treaty relationship," says Duke Peltier with the RHTLF.  "We are optimistic that, through continued negotiation, we can work with the Governments of Canada and Ontario in the spirit of reconciliation, respect, and true partnership."

The RHTLF Chiefs and Trustees met on January 3, 2024, and signed the Settlement Agreement.

The agreement was shortly thereafter signed by Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Greg Rickford and the federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree.

The RHTLF received $10 billion in compensation proceeds from the Crown, with $5 billion from each the province and federal government.

Officials say the annuity was last augmented in 1874 to its current level of $4.00 per person per year.

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