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.

Important Documents

Press Releases

General Updates

Please read an update from the RHTLF regarding Misinformed and Misguided Action Against RHT Chiefs and Councils, here.

The RHT Litigation Fund will host a community information session in Dokis (and online), on Monday, August 18, at 6:00 p.m. This is an important meeting that will provide updates on the negotiation status of the Go Forward treaty annuity. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Please click here for the full flyer.

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.

Letter to Doug Ford

Letter to Mark Carney

Letter to Governor General

Please read an update on the next steps of the settlement agreement here.

Please read an update on the RHT Settlement Agreement here.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information on the latest developments and to see more updates on the Robinson Huron Treaty litigations, follow the links below.

Robinson Huron Treaty Trust

1 Miigizi Mikan
P.O Box 711
Nipissing First Nation P1B 8J8
info@huronrobinsonstreaty1850.com