Treaties

Short interview discussing promises made in Treaty 8.

A transcript of an interview with Chief Thomas Settee of Cumberland House, SK. Settee discusses everything from employment and culture to religion and politics.

Interviews with 13 residents of the Chipewyan Lake area of northern Alberta.- Stresses need for establishment of a reserve in this area, and promises made to them about this.- Describe various lifestyles including farming, trapping and fishing.- Shows how settlement patterns in remote areas have been influenced by the location of schools and stores.

Introduction to this volume of the Native Studies Review, which focuses on research strategies that support Native rights and claims.

Introduction and three archival items dealing with case of four brothers charged with offences under the Quebec Parks Act after a spiritual excursion into the forest. Documents highlight historical guarantees, a treaty of peace and friendship, and land use rights.

Introduction to themed issue bringing together articles that have contemplated modern treaties north of 60 in Canada.

Presents available information on rights, traditional territory, and site specific issues for assessing risks associated with oil and gas development in remote areas.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2002.

Discusses Aboriginal law, treaties and rights with examples of duty to consult cases.

Mr. Ledoux, aged 99 at the time of the interview is of mixed French and Indian ancestry but is registered as a treaty Indian. He was present during the Riel Rebellion of 1885 and gives an account of what he saw in the Rebellion; views of the rebellion and the people involved.

In this very brief interview, 85 year old Mrs. Martin gives her understanding of the treaty promises.

This elderly man gives a fairly detailed account of the events at the signing of Treaty 8 and of the years immediately following this.

Cliff Wright becomes the Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan with Treaty land entitlement and education as top priority for the independent agency.

Discusses the case US v. Washington regarding fishing rights of the Puget Sound Indian tribes and nations.

Interview with Dr. Ruru discussing her research in Canada and New Zealand. Duration: 28:34.

Concluded 1905 between the Crown and the Ojibeway, Cree and other Indigenous peoples of the territory. Includes Articles, Schedules, Report of Commissioners, Federal Provincial Agreement, 1907 Adhesion, and Order in Council. Crown text of Treaty reprinted from 1931 edition Queen's Printer document.

A photograph taken at the North Battleford Indian Hospital that appeared in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix 22 December 1953. Original photograph found on page 11 of scrap book (A-792-2). The caption read: "PHOTOGRAPHED after the ceremonies and standing under a picture of the Queen are, left to right, Chief Blackman of Little Pine, Dr. Head (Chief Medicine Knife), and Chief Swimmer."

Discusses taking of Treaty #6 and the promises made by the government as well as changes in diet and trade resulting from initial contact with non-Indians.

Highlights the conditions in La Ronge in the 1930s and 1940s and the first meetings of the Metis Association organized by Jim Brady.

Treaty between the United States and Great Britain which, in article III, declared the right of First Nations peoples to freely trade and travel between Canada (a territory of Great Britain) and the United States.

Looks at Article 3 of the treaty and discusses the right of free passage between the U.S.-Canada border and whether or not administering agencies are knowledgeable about it.

Overview in chronological order and bullet form.

A registered nurse talks about her friendship with Malcolm Norris and the development of Friendship Centres in Prince Albert and Winnipeg and school integration in La Ronge.

Mr. Mustus, aged 78, is the grandson of Mustus, the first chief of the Sucker Creek Reserve. This is an unusual interview in that he displays fairly positive feelings about the treaty. Also talks of generosity of the H.B.C. storekeeper, sharing problems with white settlers, learning from them, etc. Shows little or no animosity to whitesociety.

Book review of: Indian Treaty-Making Policy in the United States and Canada, 1867-1877 by Jill St. Germain.

Short video about research on treaty rights and the abuse that occurred at residential schools.

Tells something of life before the taking of treaty, and his interpretation of Treaty #6.

Intricacies of losing or gaining treaty status.

Mr. Meneen, aged 83, describes the difficulties of life when he was a child learning to trap in the bush; tells of the Indians' understanding of the treaty.

Describes the establishment of reserves for the Alexis and Paul bands after the signing of Treaty #6.

Summary of a series of interviews with four elders in which they are asked to tell how they understand the treaties.

Detailed description of the happenings at Blackfoot Crossing when Treaty #7 was signed.

Joe Duquette, born 1904, on Mistawasis Reserve, never attended school, completely self-educated. Now Senator of F.S.I. and involved in teaching and counselling young people. He tells the story of his arranged marriage.

Loss of treaty status after being accepted as treaty Indian for 40 years.

Mr. Terranso, aged 84 years, describes how his father took scrip, thereby denying his family treaty rights.

Discusses Treaty #7 and stresses the closeness of Indian people to nature and the need to retain the Indian religions.

John Breretton talks about the need to investigate what money is owing to Indian and Metis people.

Mr. Charles, aged 83, describes the treaty promises and boundaries of the Sturgeon Lake Reserve.

John Testawich, former chief of the Peace River Crossing Reserve, discusses the different attitudes of Indians and non-Indians to fishing and trapping.

Lesson plans for use in intermediate level classrooms.

In 1945 the USSC (Supreme Court of the United States) considered the Treaty of 1835 and held Indian Treaties are to be interpreted according to their "tenor and intent" and not to be otherwise construed "to remedy alleged injustices."

At age 83, Mr. Gladue looks back on his life as a trapper ; tells of the large area of land covered by trappers, and gives an interesting account of the journey from Wabasca to Yellowknife to purchase a permit. Covers many modes of transportation.

Mr. Gladue, aged 86, describes the discovery of Trout Lake, Alberta; the abundance of buffalo in the area; his life as atrapper. He gives a detailed and graphic account of a winter journey from Wabasca to Yellowknife and back, including his attendance at a Chipewyan funeral and feast.

Overview of issues relating to jurisdiction, governance and inherent rights.

Honourable Justice Ian Binnie, Supreme Court of Canada, speaks at the Symposium on Reconciliation in Toronto, Ontario, February, 2011. Duration: 4:33. Part 4 of 5.

Looks at the Marshall ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada and the strain of redress felt by Maritime fishers due to the ruling.

Book Review of: Keeping Promises edited by Terry Fenge and Jim Aldridge.