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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 ball-headed club is of Anishnaabe origin. It dates from before 1880.

The Chippewas Tribe of Indians have surrendered 4800 acres of land lying in the Counties of Grey and Bruce to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. The lands are to be sold and the proceeds to be invested for the benefit of the tribe. See IT161 -

This watercolor painting by Phillip John Bainbrigge is of a portage scene, with men carrying canoes and backpacks over the portage at Riviere Cachee. The specific Great Lakes nation of the figures in the painting is now known. It was painted in 1837.

This quilled panel is Anishinaabe in origin and dates from the early 19th century. Collected in 1890 from an Anishinaabe named Ek-wah-sateh of Baptiste Lake, Ontario.

Chippewa surrender of Keshebahahnelegoo Menesha, and island in the St. Clair River. Island to be sold by the Crown for the benefit of the Indians. See IT 219 - Surrender & IT 218 - Copy of Order in Council

In consideration of the sum of two hundred and twenty pounds, William Charles Hume has surrendered to James Givins, a tract of land containing 20 acres and 50 perches in the Township of Orillia. Since Givins was deceased, his successor, Robert Bruce agrees to pay

This sash was made by the Huron-Wendat of Lorette in Quebec and dates from the early nineteenth century.

Correspondence certifying that a parcel of land being lot no. 2, a clergy reserve in the Township of Orillia, containing 20 acres and 50 perches of land have been entered upon the records of the office.

This pair of garter pendants are of Western Great Lakes origin and date from pre-1880.They are elaborated with netted porcupine quillwork and white glass beads.

The Ojibewa of the River St. Clair surrender to Her Majesty the Queen, a tract of land along said river measuring approximately 2,675 acres. The land is to be held in trust by Her Majesty, and disposed of for the benefit of the Indians. This

The Chiefs of the Band of Chippewa Indians of the Township of Anderdon, in the County of Essex do surrender to Her Majesty a tract of land situated in Block C of the Township of Anderdon, being composed of lot number 5 in the fourth

This belt pouch was collected by British Army officer Jasper Grant between 1800-1809. It is possibly Wyandot in origin.

Single strand of black glass beads strung on cotton thread. Exchanged between Indigenous people and French during the fur trade. Collected by Dr. Oronhyatekha; acquired by the ROM in 1911 from the Independent Order of Foresters.

A surrender of land and extinguishment of title by the Chippewa Indians to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. The Chippewas surrendered 20 acres and 50 perches of land lying in the northern division of the Township of Orillia, County of Simcoe, composed of lot number 2

After the death of their partner James Baby, John H. Dunn, and George H. Markland have surrendered to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, several tracts of land located in the Township of Hawkesbury and Simcoe (purchased in 1831) with the sole purpose that they be held

Land transfer deed and docket from the Odawa Nation to Luitenant George McDougall, late of His Majesty's Royal American Regiment. The land is on the south side of the Detroit River. In this manuscript the perameters of the tract of land are detailed exactly. Witnessed

This pouch was collected by British Army officer Jasper Grant between 1800-1809. It is probably Red River Metis-Cree in origin.

A single strand of white/clear glass beads, on cotton thread. Exchanged between Indigenous people and the French during the fur trade. Collected by Dr. Oronhyatekha; acquired by the ROM in 1911 from the Independent Order of Foresters.