About Us

The Goal of RHW is to achieve Treaty-level Governance rooted in Anishinaabe governance systems and worldview for the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Territory.

The Robinson Huron Waawwindamaagewin Declaration

The Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Declaration was developed by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 Ogimaak in September 2020 and affirmed in Ceremony. It declares our Self-Determination, Inherent Rights, Responsibilities, Reciprocity and Sovereignty given to us by Gichimanidoo and a renewed commitment to working together.

Treaty signatories

  • Atikameksheng Anishnawbek

  • Aundeck Omni Kaning

  • Batchewana First Nation

  • Dokis First Nation

  • Garden River First Nation

  • Henvey Inlet First Nation

  • M’Chigeeng First Nation

  • Magnetawan First Nation

  • Mississauga First Nation

  • Nipissing First Nation

  • Sagamok Anishinawbek

  • Serpent River First Nation

  • Shawanaga First Nation

  • Sheguiandah First Nation

  • Sheshegwaning First Nation

  • Thessalon First Nation

  • Wahnapitae First Nation

  • Wasauksing First Nation

  • Whitefish River First Nation

  • Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

  • Zhiibaahaaning First Nation

Our Political Working Group

The Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Political Working Group (PWG) is an interim committee established by the Ogimaak of RHW 2017 to discuss the framework for developing the Anishinaabe Ishkodaykaan (Council Fire) of the Robinson Huron (RH) Treaty of 1850. The Ogimaak of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 has the authority to establish organizations and committees for the purpose of addressing treaty-specific issues and projects. This committee aims to establish a sustainable RH Treaty Anishinaabe Ishkodaykaan (Council Fire) for the territory.

  • Angus Toulouse

    Chief, Sagamok First Nation

  • Patsy Corbiere

    Gimma-Kwe, Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation

  • Adam Pawis

    Chief, Shawanaga First Nation

  • Gerry Duquette

    Chief, Dokis First Nation

  • Scott McLeod

    Lake Huron Regional Chief, Anishinabek Nation, RHW Political Advisor

  • Allan Moffatt

    CEO, Mamaweswen

  • Dean Sayers

    Member of the RHW Waawiindamaagewin Political Working Group

  • Levi Southwind

    Elder, RHW Political Advisor

Vision

Our communities are healthy, thriving, and self-sufficient, exercising their inherent rights and jurisdiction in their Treaty territory according to Chi-Naaknigewin.

Mission

To implement our understanding of Chi-Naaknigewin as the Creator bestowed on us to enable Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin communities to grow, thrive and be healthy, self-sufficient and self-determining, exercising our inherent rights and jurisdiction over our governance structures and processes (Gimaakndaadwin), culture, way of life and identity (Gdizhtwaawin’naa); the promotion of community well-being (Mno-Bmaadziwin) and the protection and use of Treaty lands (Gdaakiimnaa).

Our strategic plan

We, Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin (RHW), have developed this strategic plan to continue to enhance Treaty governance for our Robinson Huron Treaty. We will maintain and foster Treaty governance collectively, as signatories and adhesions to our Treaty, and will contribute to the meaningful original relationship our ancestors envisioned for us and our future generations. On September 9, 2020, the RHW Chiefs signed the Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Declaration, which outlines our vision for our Treaty and provides the foundation for this strategic plan.

Our team

  • Earl Commanda

    Executive Director

  • Paula Bennett

    Executive Assistant

  • Taylor Commanda

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

  • Barret Dokis

    Barret Dokis

    Director of Operations

  • Katelynn Goulais

    Junior Graphic Designer

  • Christie Johnston

    Finance Officer

  • Taylor Johnston

    Gikendaasowin Research Technician

  • Neil Jones

    Director of ESSUCG

  • Sam Manitowabi

    Senior Policy Analyst

  • Jamie Monastyrski

    Communications Manager

  • Cheryl Recollet

    Director of Research

  • Stefanie Recollet

    Use and Occupancy Research Analyst

  • Tristen Schneider

    Events and Engagement Coordinator

  • Rhode Thomas

    Senior Policy Analyst

  • Helen Bobiwash

    Finance Manager