Robinson Treaties 1850

Provides a list of Fort William First Nation's successful dealings with governments and corporations.

An interview with Antoine Alphonse who gives an account of his life. Interpreter: Ernest Debassigae ; transcriber: Joanne Greenwood.

Links to information on treaties, laws, and events from the first contact to 2003.

Agreement concluded between the Crown and principle headmen of the Ojibewa (Ojibway/Anishinabek). This Treaty is commonly referred to as Robinson Huron Treaty. Document is reprinted from the 1939 edition.

Transcription of the text of the agreement between the Crown and principle men of the Ojibewa (Ojibway/Anishinabek). This Treaty is commonly referred to as Robinson Superior Treaty.

Describes the many roles assumed by the Métis including reporters, interpreters, mediators, and witnesses.

Historical background and submission to Indian Claims Commssion (ICC) regarding whether the Crown's lawful obligations were fulfilled for promises of land and economic assistance. ICC recommended, If the obligations were not fulfilled, the claim should be accepted for negogiation under the Specific Claims Policy. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Looks at the historical events surrounding the implementation of the escalation clause in the Robinson Treaties which promised a minor rise in treaty annuity payments should provincial resource revenues warrant an increase.

Listed by location/treaty name; table shows reserve name and number, year of initial grant, ethno-linguistic group and linguistic family, hectares and square acres in year of grant, and in 1902. Table created from information found in The Historical Atlas of Canada, v. 2 edited by R. Louis Gentilcore ; Geoffrey J. Matthews, cartographer and designer

Negotiations for 11 years of a pilot project brought about settlement of claims and grievances regarding expropriation of land for hydro and railway lines. [This file has been saved and made available online with permission from the Indian Claims Commission website before it closed down in March 2009.]

Provides overview of historical context, discussion of treaty negotiations, detailed review of treaty provisions, and discussion of current issues.

Geography with Specialization in Political Economy Thesis (Ph.D.)--Carleton University, 2013.

Held as the result of a recommendation from the Ipperwash Inquiry. Discussion centred around the establishment of a body to mediate treaty disputes.

Treaties concluded by W. B. Robinson for the Crown in relation to the whole of the Upper Canadian northwest.

Discusses strategies employed by the Chief in an effort to influence Canadian Indian Policy and ensure his peoples' livelihood during a time of rapid social and political change

Explores evidence that suggests that the Teme-Augama Anishnabai did not sign the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 and discusses the legal implications .