Robinson Huron Treaty Nations Public Notice: No Consent for Herbicide Spraying in Treaty Territory – Anishinabek News
March 24, 2026
ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY (March 23, 2026) – The leadership of the Robinson Huron Treaty Nations, represented through Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW), is issuing this public notice to clarify its position regarding forestry activities within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory.
The 21 First Nations of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 continue to exercise our inherent jurisdiction and collective responsibility to protect our lands, waters, resources, and future generations. As the Original Peoples and unextinguished governments of this territory, we have never relinquished our inherent rights or authority over our lands and waters.
RHW does not provide permission to Interfor or to any other forestry company to conduct aerial herbicide spraying within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory.
Jurisdiction over our lands remains with Robinson Huron Treaty Nations. Our laws, responsibilities, and governance systems guide how our forests and ecosystems must be cared for. These responsibilities long predate provincial legislation and continue to exist today.
