Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin
Type	Organization

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin is an organization that held a 2026 Mooz Gathering.

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• May 2021: The organization called on Canada to include treaty partners in infrastructure decisions following a debate regarding the Line 5 pipeline. Leadership from the group met on May 6, 2021, to discuss mobilizing support for tribes in the United States who want the pipeline closed. The body is mandated to address long-standing issues for 21 member First Nations based on traditional worldviews and historical alliances.
• July 2022: The organization is using billboards to assert jurisdiction and create awareness across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory. As of July 2022, the organization's Executive Director is Earl Commanda.
• May 2023: The organization commissioned a study challenging the historical existence of distinct Métis communities in Robinson Huron Treaty territory. It argues that Canada is encroaching upon its rights by fast-tracking legislation and a modern-day treaty with the Métis Nation of Ontario. The body was created to address governance issues and protect the inherent rights and sovereignty of the Anishinaabe people. As of May 2023, the organization's executive director is Earl Commanda.
• September 2023: The organization co-hosted a gathering featuring teachings, workshops, and a Treaty Renewal Ceremony in September 2023. It collaborates annually with the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund to provide information on history and the Anishinabe way of life.
• February 2025: Representative Stefanie Recollet spoke about using comprehensive data to strengthen Anishinaabe land assertions.
• March 2025: The organization established a mentorship program to transfer research capacity to Nipissing First Nation. It provides support for member First Nations to conduct land use, occupancy, and toponymic mapping.
• June 2025: Representatives from this organization echoed messages about the original relationship with Ontario during legislative hearings in May 2025.
• June 2025: The group led a peaceful protest at Queen's Park on June 2, 2025, in partnership with several other territorial organizations. Leadership from the group described Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 as an assault on unextinguished jurisdictions.
• October 2025: The organization is led by executive director Earl Commanda. It educates band members about the Robinson Huron Treaty and utilizes a Council Fire approach to governance.
• December 2025: The organization hosted a two-day forum in December 2025 to discuss the foundations of Métis claims in Ontario. The group works to advance collective priorities and revitalize Anishinaabe knowledge and laws for its member nations. The mandate of the organization is based on the spirit and intent of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
• March 2026: The organization launched its first youth advisory body in early 2026 to incorporate young perspectives into its governance. It aims to develop a long-term youth engagement plan and host a gathering for Anishinabek youth across the territory.
• March 2026: The organization issued a public notice in March 2026 clarifying that it does not permit Interfor or other companies to conduct aerial herbicide spraying. Leadership from the group plans to meet with Ontario ministries to discuss eliminating glyphosate use within the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory. The group maintains that jurisdiction over the lands remains with the Robinson Huron Treaty Nations and their governance systems.
• May 2026: The organization works to advance collective priorities for its member nations regarding governance, education, and the revitalization of Anishinaabe knowledge and laws. On May 5, 2026, the leadership issued a notice opposing the use of Bill C-21 as a template for Métis claims in Ontario. The group's mandate is to strengthen nationhood and uphold the relationship between the Anishinaabek and the Crown based on the Robinson Huron Treaty.
• August 2026: This organization works to advance collective priorities related to governance, education, and the revitalization of Anishinaabe knowledge and laws. In August 2026, the group hosted a forum in Sudbury to foster dialogue between Anishinaabek communities and environmental organizations. Its mandate reflects the spirit of the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty to uphold the relationship between the Anishinaabek and the Crown.
• September 2026: On September 2, 2026, this organization stated it does not support a land purchase by the Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community near Iron Bridge. The group argues that there is no historical evidence of a distinct Métis community within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory. The organization is mandated by 21 First Nation chiefs to protect the integrity of their treaty lands and rights.
• September 2026: Representatives from the organization provided highlights from their own 2026 moose gathering during the Mooz Maawanjiding.