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1807 – Treaty of Detroit between the United States and the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwe (Chippewa), Wyandot and Potawatomi nations.

The 1807 Treaty of Detroit was a significant agreement between the United States government and several Native American tribes, including the Wyandot, Shawnee, Potawatomi, and Ottawa. The treaty outlined the cession of lands in present-day Michigan and Ohio to the United States in exchange for annuities and goods. This marked a continuation of the government's policy of land acquisition and removal of native people from their ancestral lands. The treaty had a devastating impact on the regional tribes, leading to the loss of their territories, displacement of their communities, and disruption of their traditional way of life. Additionally, the unequal power dynamic and deceptive tactics employed during the negotiations further exacerbated the injustice suffered by the tribes. The repercussions of the Treaty of Detroit continue to be felt by indigenous communities to this day, highlighting the ongoing legacy of colonization and the need for greater recognition and restitution for the historical injustices inflicted upon Native American peoples.