Robinson Huron Treaty Nations issue public notice: Bill C-21 should not be used to advance similar claims in Ontario – Anishinabek News
May 6, 2026
ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY —The Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW) Treaty Leadership support First Nations in Manitoba and the Manitoba Métis Federation as they work to resolve and reconcile their respective rights issues with the Government of Canada, which involves Bill C-21, An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. At the same time, we firmly oppose any attempt by Canada to use Bill C-21 as a template to advance Métis claims in Ontario.
“Our position is grounded in the inherent and constitutionally protected rights of Anishinaabe First Nations as distinct peoples, including those affirmed under the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. This and other Anishinaabe treaties are government-to-government agreements that predate Confederation, Section 35 and remain the foundation of our relationship with the Crown,” said member of the RHW political working group and Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod.
