Treaty of Chicago (1821)
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Treaty of Zhaagaagong (1821)

Treaty of Chicago (1821), also, Treaty of Zhaagaagong (1821). . , Treaty of Chicago (1821) , The Treaty of Chicago was signed on August 29, 1821 by Michigan Territorial Governor Lewis Cass, Solomon Sibley on behalf of the United States and representatives of the Grand River Ottawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi Nations. , , In joining the Treaty, the tribes ceded to the U.S. Federal Government all lands in Michigan Territory south of the Grand River and west of what is now the City of Jackson, except for several small tracts of land reserved for Indigenous peoples. , , The Treaty established the Grand River as the southern boundary of territory controlled by the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. , , For ceding their rights to 1,140,740 acres of land, the Treaty stated that the Ottawa who call this place home would receive $1,000 annually forever and an additional $1,500 annually for 10 years to support a Blacksmith, Teacher and agricultural education programs. , , 155 years later, the U.S. Government awarded the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians $932,620.01 after an Act of Congress passed in 1976. , , Many descendants did not receive compensation until the 1980's. Some had not yet received compensation as the community marked the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chicago. , , The Treaty opened this area for settlement and had an enormous impact on the way of life for Native Americans, who continued to be displaced or forcibly relocated to accommodate newcomers. , , As a cornerstone agreement, the Treaty serves as a key legal point of reference for such ongoing matters as hunting rights, tribal blood certifications, land claims and federal legislation and continues to play a significant role in the everyday lives of the Grand River Ottawa. , , Treaty of Zhaagaagong (1821) , Maanda kchinaakwanigewin ode Zhaagaagong giibeshkaabiigaade we pii Minomini Giizis 29 1821 giigizat gwanda gaanagamigaazjik maanpii nikeyaa Mishiikenhnang. Kchimookmaani ogimaakewin miinawa niinwe kchiziibiing Ogimaak. , , Maanda dash naakwanigewin daawiindamaagemgat Zhaawanong ekwadaawat gwanda Odawak. , , Maanda naakwanigewin daawiindamaagemgat wiigeweseyaang miinawa ninda "Tribal Blood Certifications", "Land Claims", "Federal Legislations", ezhinikaadegin, Giiyaabe gwa aanin tenoon. Pane daatenoon maanpii Grand River Odawak yaawat.