By Rosalind Russell – The member First Nations of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 were successful last year in their push to have no aerial spraying in their treaty territories, which led to the government canceling last year’s program.
Now, in 2026, the plans for forest areas throughout the North are once again being put in place, so the 21-member First Nations are once again voicing their disapproval.
Spokesperson Chief Dean Sayers says the organization has issued a public notice reaffirming their stance that there should be no to spraying within Treaty territory.
He emphasizes that jurisdiction over the forests and lands within that territory remains with the Robinson Huron Treaty Nations, adding they do not give permission for any forestry company to conduct either aerial or ground-based spraying of herbicides.
Links to review the plans for different forested areas can be found at : https://www.ontario.ca/page/forest-management-planning
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