Robinson Huron Treaty of
1850 Gathering 2023

Renewing our Treaty Relationships

The Gathering

Since 2016, the Robinson Huron Treaty communities have come together to commemorate the signing of the Robinson Huron Treaty that took place on September 9, 1850.

Date:

September 7th to 9th, 2023

Location:

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.

2023 Treaty Gathering Hosts

Gathering Information

The Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Gathering

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Participant Registration Form

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.

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Sunday

Sunday, July 9, 2023

9:30 am

Treaty History from a Community Perspective

Art Petahtegoose

Community Centre

Thursday

Thursday, September 7, 2023

5:45 am

Sunrise & Water Ceremony

Nokomis Martins & Leroy Bennett

Teaching Lodge

Thursday

Thursday, September 7, 2023

9:00 am

Gathering Welcoming & Opening

Event MCs & Hosts

Main Stage

Thursday

Thursday, September 7, 2023

10:30 am

Keynote Presentation

Dr. Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark

Main Stage

Thursday

Thursday, September 7, 2023

1:00 pm

Wampum Teachings

Ken Maracle

Main Stage

Thursday

Thursday, September 7, 2023

1:00 pm

Women's Teachings

Nokomis Martina

Teaching Lodge

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On-Site Emergency Contact Information
What if I have any questions during the Gathering?

Where to Stay

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:

Water Tower Inn

360 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie,

Quattro

229 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie

(705) 302-3035

Delta SSM

208 St Mary's River Dr, Sault Ste. Marie

(705) 949-0611

Quality Inn & Suites

180 Bay St. Sault Ste. Marie

705-302-3043

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)

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Robinson Huron Treaty Trade Market

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.

Callout for Food Vendors
Craft Vendors and Information Booths
Rules & Regulations

Booth Attendant #1 (Required)

Booth Attendant #2

Booth Attendant #3

Vendor Type (Required)

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Round Dance Evening Event

Treaty Poster

The Rez Walk Run or Roll

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.

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