Lincoln, ON – (October 17, 2025) – The Town of Lincoln is proud to share that new Treaty Signs have been installed across the community, including at Town Hall, and the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. The project was made possible through funding from the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, with full financial support from the Government of Canada.
Developed in collaboration with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the signs recognize the historical agreements that shaped this region and continue to guide our shared responsibility to the land and water. They highlight the Town’s commitment to acknowledging Treaty relationships and supporting public education.
Each sign features a QR code that links to more information about Treaty No. 3, The Between the Lakes Land Purchase. Treaties are the foundation of Canada and represent ongoing relationships between governments and Indigenous Peoples. In Lincoln, these agreements remind us of our shared responsibility to care for the land and water, today and for future generations.
“Recognizing our treaty relationships is an important part of how we honour our shared history and strengthen our community,” said Mayor Sandra Easton. “These signs serve as a meaningful reminder that we are all Treaty people, connected by mutual responsibilities and respect.”
“As a municipality, we are committed to advancing awareness, learning, and reconciliation through visible and lasting actions,” added Michael Kirkopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Lincoln. “These signs invite reflection and conversation, helping us continue to build understanding and trust across generations.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to take a moment to view the new Treaty Signs and reflect on what it means to live and work on Treaty land — particularly as Treaties Recognition Week (November 2–8) approaches.
For more information about the Town of Lincoln’s steps toward reconciliation, please visit www.lincolnmuseum.ca.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230
Background
Niagara Region is situated on Treaty land, steeped in the rich histories of the Neutral (Attawandaron), Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe Nations.
This territory is shaped by many agreements, including the Two Row Wampum, the Covenant Chain of Friendship, the Treaty of Niagara (1764), and later, the Between the Lakes Purchase No. 3 (1792). The signs installed throughout the Town of Lincoln share the story of Treaty No. 3, the Between the Lakes Land Purchase.
The Between the Lakes Purchase No. 3 was first agreed upon in 1784 and later confirmed in 1792 at Navy Hall in what is now Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was an agreement between the Mississaugas of the Credit and the British Crown that ceded approximately 3 million acres of land stretching from Burlington Bay to the Niagara River, including the area now known as the Town of Lincoln. The treaty confirmed earlier land transfers and clarified boundaries across much of southern Ontario, granting the Crown rights to build roads, travel through the territory, and navigate local rivers and lakes in exchange for payment.
Although the written text focuses on land and access, it represents more than a transaction. These treaties were, and remain, about relationships, respect, and shared responsibility for the land and its waters.
Together, these agreements remind us that this land carries stories of diplomacy, reciprocity, and connections that continue to shape our shared future.