Robinson Huron Treaty Settlement Process - Treaties Recognition Week

Join Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund Spokesperson, Duke Peltier who will engage us with a presentation discussing the Robinson Huron Treaty Settlement Process, Indigenous governance, treaty obligations and the road to self-determination.

On June 17, 2023, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund leadership and government representatives from Canada and Ontario attended a ceremony announcing a proposed out-of-court settlement for the ongoing litigation related to the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty.

This milestone marks important collaborative work to renew the treaty relationship and honour the Treaty promise made in 1850.

About the speaker, Duke Peltier
Duke Peltier is the former Ogimaa (Chief) of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, first elected in 2012 and served five consecutive terms. A dedicated advocate for Anishinaabe rights and Nation-building, Duke believes that protecting and implementing Treaty rights creates pathways to economic opportunity and strengthens relationships between First Nations and Canadians.

He continues to share his leadership and guidance on several boards, including 1534 Kanata Inc., the Indian Resource Council and the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund Trust (RHT). As one of the representative plaintiffs in the RHT Annuity Court Case, Duke was part of the team that successfully negotiated a $10 billion past compensation agreement with the Crown, shared among 21 First Nations and 40,000 beneficiaries.

In 2019, Duke was appointed Anishinabek Nation’s Children’s Commissioner, and in 2023, he joined the Assembly of First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement Implementation Committee, overseeing the $23.3 billion settlement aimed at advancing justice and equity for First Nations children and families.

This event is part of Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition Week at TMU.

Aambe Bizhaak! / All are welcome!