Nikaneet Band - First Treaty Day
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 4, April 1976, p. 25
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First treaty payment received on April 13, 1976.
1 file containing: Notes for a speech at the Pion-Era celebration in Saskatoon, SK. Diefenbaker notes his pride that the first day of the festival was devoted to honoring Saskatchewan's Indians. Diefenbaker adds that he was happy that Senator James Gladstone had been here to honor the Indigenous people.
Historical note:
Robinson Lyndhurst Wadmore, who was born in England in 1855, entered the Canadian forces as a lieutenant in 1883 and served with the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Wadmore became a colonel in 1910. He died in Victoria, BC, in 1915.Historical note:
Robinson Lyndhurst Wadmore, who was born in England in 1855, entered the Canadian forces as a lieutenant in 1883 and served with the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Wadmore became a colonel in 1910. He died in Victoria, BC, in 1915.Compilation of brief biographies of individuals who have played significant roles in the history of Saskatchewan.