The Robinson-Huron Treaty Litigation Fund
The Robinson-Huron Treaty is a government-to-government document that was signed between First Nation leaders and the British Crown. The treaty was to establish a relationship between First Nations and the Europeans on the basis of respect for one another. Included in the treaty was an understanding that the British Crown would not interfere with the economy or activities of First Nations and that the two nations would live side by side. The agreement was intended to make room for European settlement but First Nations would retain the right to use the land for hunting and fishing in accordance with their traditions. In addition, the Treaty stated that money made from resource development such as mining or forestry would be shared with the First Nations territories; a perpetual annuity was guaranteed as an annual payment to the beneficiaries. An escalator provision was included in the Treaty to anticipate annuity increases when resource revenues increased.
The Robinson Huron Treaty 1850 Beneficiaries / Annuitants are citizens of 21 First Nations on and off reserve whose ancestors are connected to the First Nations dating back to 1850.
June 17, 2023 – Today we made history as 21 First Nations have reached a proposed settlement to resolve claims related to past annuities – compensation that should have been paid for the past 170 years.
See the full notice: Settlement Announcement
June 2025
In June 2025, the RHT leadership issued letters of invitation to Canada and Ontario to return to the table and begin negotiations of the next phase of the RHT litigation, regarding the augmentation of annual annuities. Please find the letters below for the review of community members.
August 2025
The RHT Litigation Fund will host a community information session on August 18 at 6:00 pm in Dokis (and online). This is an important session that will provide information on the next steps of the phase 2 negotiations with Canada, regarding the go-forward treaty annuity. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m.
Please see the flyer for details. Click image to expand!
Related documents:
For Immediate Release – Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership
Robinson-Huron Treaty Litigation Fund – Frequently Asked Questions
December 1, 2023 – Update for Robinson Huron Treaty Beneficiaries
