September 7th to 9th, 2023
Garden River Community Centre Ketegaunseebee Anishinaabeg
(Garden River FN)
The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering started as a way for the Treaty communities to exert their sovereignty over their traditional territory; gather strength and guidance from the ancestors; and, most importantly, raise awareness amongst Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities about the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
2023 marks the 173rd anniversary of the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty. This year's Gathering will be held in Ketegaunseebe Anishinaabeg (Garden River First Nation) and will host approximately 500 participants, plus political leadership, Treaty experts and workshop presenters.
We encourage those who plan to attend the Gathering in-person to register for the event.
Each day, the first 500 pre-registered participants will receive a participant package and meal vouchers for that day. We will make all efforts to accommodate all participants.
Sunday
Sunday, July 9, 2023
9:30 am
Art Petahtegoose
Community Centre
Thursday
Thursday, September 7, 2023
5:45 am
Nokomis Martins & Leroy Bennett
Teaching Lodge
Thursday
Thursday, September 7, 2023
9:00 am
Event MCs & Hosts
Main Stage
Thursday
Thursday, September 7, 2023
10:30 am
Dr. Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark
Main Stage
Thursday
Thursday, September 7, 2023
1:00 pm
Ken Maracle
Main Stage
Thursday
Thursday, September 7, 2023
1:00 pm
Nokomis Martina
Teaching Lodge
There are number of accommodation options near Garden River First Nation, in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario including hotels, motels, cabins. We are also offering camping in Garden River First Nation at Ojibway Park.
Hotel Accomodations
The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering Planning committee is proud to work with a number of local Sault Ste Marie hotels. Speakers, Guests, and Gathering Staff are staying at the following hotels:
Camping at Ojibway Park
Camping is available during the Gathering from Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 to Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at Ojibway Park. Arrivals on Wednesday should be in the afternoon and departures on Sunday should be in the morning. Interested campers can contact ____ at Ojibway Park to book a site and discuss site availability.
We ask all campers to be respectful of the Garden River First Nation community and its members, as well as the camping location at Ojibway.
Camping Location
Other Accommodations
There are a number of other accommodation locations near the location of the Gathering:
1. Sault Ste. Marie KOA Holiday Campground (501 Fifth Line E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6J8)
The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering is proud to invite and host Indigenous craft and other vendors at this year’s Gathering in Ketegaunseebee (Garden River First Nation) at the Community Centre. We are accepting applications from Indigenous craft and food vendors, and service agencies.
The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering is proud to invite and host Indigenous craft and other vendors at this year’s Gathering in Ketegaunseebee (Garden River First Nation) at the Community Centre. We are accepting applications from Indigenous craft and food vendors, and service agencies.