The Robinson Huron Treaty First Nations have announced the appointment of the Honourable Harry S. LaForme to lead the Office of Mizhinawe in the ongoing annuities litigation.
In the role of Mizhinawe, LaForme will examine issues and engage in consultations with the members and communities of the Robinson Huron Treaty Anishinaabek, reads a release from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Team. "The Office of Mizhinawe, led by Justice LaForme, will fill a critical role in ensuring our communities and beneficiaries have accurate information and that their voices are heard,” said Duke Peltier, a trustee and former Chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
Upon appointment by Canada’s Minister of Justice & Attorney General in March 2021, LaForme led consultations with over 215 international and domestic experts to make recommendations for an independent wrongful convictions commission, and the resulting report delivered to the Minster in November 2021.