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The Wyandott Indians residing in the Township of Anderdon surrender unto Her Majesty Queen Victoria their title to a parcel of land situated in the town of Sandwich. The lands are to be disposed of by bargain and sale, with the monies arising from sale

Anishinaabe wall pocket elaborated with ribbon applique. Made about 1818 for the wife of Capt. Thomas Gommersal Anderson, British agent at Green Bay, Michigan, who moved to Mackinac Island after the War of 1812.

This is a watercolor painting of the mill at Lorette (Wendake) painted in 1829 by James Pattison Cockburn.

This woven bag is of Central Great Lakes origin. From the Dr. Oronhyatekha Collection

Minutes of Executive Council recommending that a deed of surrender by the Chippewa Indians to the Crown be accepted and entered into the records.

This is an oil painting of the Huron-Wendat (Huron) community of Wendake (Lorette) by Frederick Holloway, painted c. 1845.

Burden strap made from dyed moosehair and vegetable fibre. Features a geometric pattern that is characteristic of the Huron-Wendat. Dates tot he 18th century.

Extinguishment of title and surrender of land by the Ojibeway Indians inhabiting the shores of Lake Superior, save parcels of land for three reservations, in consideration of a payment of 2000 pounds and an annual payment of 500 pounds.

This wool and linen pouch is Anishinaabe in origin and dates from the early nineteenth century. It is elaborated with quill work and engraved sheet- silver insets.

This is a nineteenth century silver albumen photograph of the Gros-Louis family, a Huron-Wendat (Huron) family of Wendake (Lorette). The photograph was taken by Jules -Ernest Livernois.

Map of surrender of 189 acres of reserve land by the Chippewas of the Upper Reserve on the River St. Clair. Lands surrendered to Her Majesty the Queen to be laid out in town or park lots and sold, for the benefit of the Indians

A birchbark basket with a rim wrapped in split root and porcupine quills. This single basket may have been part of a nested set made in graduated sizes. Given the location where it was collected and catalogue information it was probably made by an Anishinaabe

Surrender of 189 acres of reserve land by the Chippewas of the Upper Reserve on the River St. Clair. Lands surrendered to Her Majesty the Queen to be laid out in town or park lots and sold, for the benefit of the Indians. See IT

This hide pouch elaborated with porcupine quill work is of Eastern Great Lakes origin. It dates from the mid 18th century. It currently resides at the Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau.

This belt was collected by British Army officer Jasper Grant between 1800-1809. It is central Great Lakes in origin.

This deerskin pouch, elaborated with porcupine quillwork, is of Central Great Lakes origin and dates from the early nineteenth century.

This is a watercolor painting by Philip John Bainbrigge of a group camped at Point Levi, with several teepees facing across the water to Quebec City. The specific Great Lakes nation of the figures in the painting is now known. It was painted in 1836.

The Chief of the Chippewa Tribe of Indians surrender lands located on the north-west extremity of their reserve on the St. Clair River. The lands are to be laid out in town lots and sold by Her Majesty the Queen for the benefit of the

This Red River Metis-Cree pouch dates from the first half of the nineteenth century. It is made of blue stroud, elaborated with woven beadwork and ribbon work.

Necklace of shell beads and bear teeth with clasp, strung on wire. Collected by Dr. Oronhyatekha; acquired by the ROM in 1911 from the Independent Order of Foresters.