Treaty 11

Outlines the history of treaty making in Canada between Aboriginal peoples and the Crown.

Links to information on treaties, laws, and events from the first contact to 2003.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Introduction and two documents related to the signing of the Agreement-In-Principal between the Déne and Métis of the North West Territories and Government of Canada resolving a land claim of the Native people.

History of St. Matthew’s Mission and Day School, established at Fort McPherson in 1862. Revised version.

Index to reports on Treaties, including historical Treaties. Also provides recommended format for citing these on-line reports.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

An account of the signing of Treaty #11 given by Joe Naedzo. Interpreted by Barney Mazzumi. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.

Links to four one-hour courses on comprehensive land claims agreements. Themes include general overview, modern treaties and land, modern treaty governments, and environment protection, regulation and assessment.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1983.

File contains a presentation by Francois Paulette. He discusses his background as a Dene Chief and residential school student, his work with addictions, and his ideas on Treaty 11 and what it means for the Dene people in terms of rights and responsibilities. Paulette also discusses the federal government's extinguishment policy and his interpretation of it. Following the presentation Paulette discusses some of the issues raised with the assembled Commissioners.

The file contains a presentation by Margaret Donovan, Vice-President of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Donovan discusses the history of the Gwich'in people including the signing of Treaty 11 in 1921; land claim issues; language rights and recognition; self-governance and intergovernmental relations; cultural, educational, and quality of life concerns.

File contains a second presentation by Chief James Ross. Chief Ross discusses the Gwich'in people's land claim in the Northwest and Yukon Territories; their history; Treaty No. 11; and general economic and political issues facing the Gwich'in people. Following the presentation Chief Ross discusses some of the issues raised with the assembled Commissioners.

Film looks at a project that used 75 caribou skins to make 2 replicas of the original lodge. Duration: 28:07. Accompanying materials.

Concluded between the Crown and Slave/Slavey, Dogrib, Loucheux, Hare and other Dene peoples. Includes Commissioner's Report, Adhesion, Ratification Orders in Council of Treaty, and adhesion. (Reprinted from 1926 edition Queen's Printer document.)

"This article focuses on the trapping rights promised under Treaty 8 and their evolution over time in northern Alberta. It summarizes some of the findings of an in-depth study published by the Canadian Institute of Resources Law".

States the treaty was cloaked in the symbolism and legality that characterized "negotiations" in the northern, non-agricultural districts.

Provides overview of the history of rights negotiations and how the roles and responsibilities of Aboriginal governments relate to the territorial government. Includes specific information on each of the negotiations underway with the Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, Sahtu, Dehcho, Acho Dene Koe First Nation, and the Métis.

Social & Cultural Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2014.