MEDIA ADVISORY - Robinson-Huron Treaty Chiefs to Enforce Treaty Promises

TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - September 9^th, 2012 marks the 162^nd anniversary of the Robinson-Huron Treaty, 1850.  The Treaty recognizes the sovereign relationship between the First Nations signatories and the Crown and the legal entitlements of the beneficiaries and obligations regarding resource development on the lands involved in the treaty.

The Crown has not honored the provisions of the Robinson-Huron Treaty, 1850 and its treaty partner, represented by 21 Robinson-Huron Treaty Chiefs, successors of the original signatories, have inherited the responsibility to ensure that the terms of the Treaty are honoured. The Chiefs will share information regarding steps to be taken to enforce the terms of the Treaty.

EVENT DETAILS

What:	Press Conference
Date & Time:	Monday, September 10^th, 2012, 11:00 AM (Eastern)
Location:	Queen's Park 111 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON
Who:	Chief Dean Sayers, Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways Councillor Angus Toulouse, Sagamok Anishnawbek Other Chiefs from the Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory will be available for media interviews following the news conference

 

SOURCE: JasKer Consulting

For further information:

Kerry Assiniwe
Media Relations
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