Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to host public display of Treaty 13 for Treaties Recognition Week
Toronto (Ontario), October 28, 2026 — The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host the public display of Treaty 13 at the Lieutenant Governor’s apartments from November 2 to 6, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Archives of Ontario, and Library and Archives Canada, the display will open with a ceremony marking the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week 2026, featuring a youth prayer, drumming, and remarks from participating partners.
This marks the first time in recent memory that Treaty 13 will be made available for public viewing in Toronto. Members of the public are invited to visit during viewing hours.
Media Invitation to the Launch Event
Date: November 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — opening ceremony
Location: Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto (Ontario)
In attendance: The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Chief Margaret Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada
Jacqueline Spencer, Archivist of Ontario and Assistant Deputy Minister, Archives of Ontario
Media: Media are invited to attend the exhibition launch. Photo and interview opportunities available. The launch event is not open to the general public.
Media RSVP
Media interested in attending are asked to confirm their attendance by 3:00 p.m. on October 30, with Laetitia Walbert at: laetitia.walbert@ontario.ca
To learn more about the Lieutenant Governor’s initiatives, and events, please visit our website: www.lgontario.ca
Media contact:
Pascale Guillotte
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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