Breaking: Return of Champlain monument ‘disregards’ Rama’s position, ‘harm’ of process – OrilliaMatters.com
May 22, 2026
‘Actions taken outside of established processes undermine trust and damage relationships,’ says official statement from Rama First Nation Chief and Council
The following is a statement issued by Chief Ted Williams and council of Rama First Nation:
Chief and Council of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation were surprised to learn, through social media, that the Samuel de Champlain Monument had been returned to Couchiching Beach Park without any communication or notification to Rama First Nation.
