Returning to the Council Fire: Treaty Interpretation and Reconciliation in Ontario v Restoule

Returning to the Council Fire: Treaty Interpretation and Reconciliation in Ontario v Restoule

The following blog post provides context to the treaty relationship and discusses the legal ramifications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on the interpretation of the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior treaties (“Robinson Treaties”) in Ontario (Attorney General) v Restoule, 2024 SCC 27 (“Restoule”).

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Aaron Tolkamp grew up in Kwantlen territory, present day Langley, B.C.. Aaron completed his B.A (Hons) in International Relations at Redeemer University, his M.A. in Nationalism Studies at Central European University, and is currently working towards a JD from Dalhousie University. Aaron is an ally member of Dalhousie’s Indigenous Law Students Association, a student representative to Dalhousie Law School Faculty Council, and a pro bono student with Nova Scotia Legal Aid. Aaron currently works at Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP in Halifax, where he will be articling upon graduation.