Robinson-Superior Treaty
The Robinson-Superior Treaty was concluded at Sault Ste. Marie on 7 September 1850; the Ojibwa ceded land along Lake Superior from Batchawana Bay to the Pigeon River and received three reserves, including the Fort William reserve for Chief Joseph Peau de Chat; a plaque was unveiled on 7 September 1966 at Chippewa Park.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- June 2014: Fort William First Nation is located within this treaty area.[2]
- July 2014: Sandra Cornell practiced nursing for 20 years within various First Nations located in this treaty area.[3]
- June 2015: Pays Plat First Nation is located within this treaty area.[4]
- January 2016: Fort William First Nation is a signatory to this agreement.[5]
- May 2016: Fort William First Nation is a signatory to this 1850 treaty.[6]
- September 2017: The Biidaaban Healing Lodge provides services for the Aboriginal population in this area.[7]
- December 2018: Fort William First Nation is a signatory to this 1850 treaty.[8]
- October 2020: Whitesand First Nation is situated within the traditional territory of this treaty.[9]
- October 2020: Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek is a member community of this treaty.[10]
- July 2022: Jody Porter described herself as a settler living on lands covered by this treaty.[11]
- February 2023: Scott McLeod noted that First Nations are still engaged in court battles over unpaid resources related to this treaty after more than 150 years.[12]
- November 2023: The Anishnawbe Business Professionals Association operates within this treaty area and issued its response to the federal budget statement from this territory.[13]
- May 2025: The Anishinabek Nation cited this agreement as a framework where they agreed to share land rather than extinguish their rights. The organization argued that Bill 5 disregards the nation-to-nation relationship established by this treaty.[14]
References
- ↑ "Unveiling of Historic Plaques", Papers to 1967, Centennial issue (Thunder Bay Historical Society, 1967), pp. 35–36. Archived: datum.locker.
- ↑ "Chief Morriseau honoured for leadership", Anishinabek News, 9 June 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Smudging good for patients, respect even better", Anishinabek News, 15 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ask Dr. Mush about mental health, addiction and wellness!", Anishinabek News, 1 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation left without immediate access", Anishinabek News, 19 January 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William announces new housing development", Anishinabek News, 9 May 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biidaaban Healing Lodge receives funding for facility renovation and upgrades", Anishinabek News, 19 September 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William leadership seek change in their territory from a new Police Services Board", Anishinabek News, 25 December 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Northern Ontario School of Medicine appoints new Director of Indigenous Affairs", Anishinabek News, 19 October 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kinoomaadziwin Education Body welcomes new Director of Education", Anishinabek News, 26 October 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jody Porter practised compassionate journalism", Anishinabek News, 26 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation leadership calls for land back at Economic Development, Lands and Resources Forum", Anishinabek News, 22 February 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "ABPA responds to the Liberal Government’s Announcement of a National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program", Anishinabek News, 28 November 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation calls upon provincial government to halt advancement of Bill 5, engage in meaningful consultation with First Nations", Anishinabek News, 13 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).