Robinson Huron Treaty chiefs denounce Métis Nation of Ontario – Elliotlake Today
A group representing the collective interests of 21 First Nations in Robinson Huron Treaty territory has passed a declaration denouncing the Métis Nation of Ontario — over claims to Indigenous identity and historical Métis communities in the province
An Anishinaabe group representing the collective interests of 21 First Nations in Robinson Huron Treaty territory has passed a declaration denouncing the Métis Nation of Ontario — including its claims to Indigenous identity and its recognition as a self-governing Indigenous group by Canada.
Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) passed the declaration during a chiefs-in-assembly meeting held in Sudbury, Ont. earlier this month, according to a news release issued by the group Monday. Both RHW and chiefs in the treaty territory contend there were no distinct historic Métis communities within Robinson Huron Treaty territory when the treaty was signed in 1850.
“The declaration asserts the inherent rights and obligations of the Anishinaabe to RHW lands,” said the release. “The spirit and intent of the Robinson Huron Treaty is to share the benefits of the land; it does not include delegating jurisdiction to Canada to recognize or to enter into treaty with other groups in the territory.”
