Treaty 8

A total of 136 elders' interviews were read for reference to treaty mineral rights. Of these, 58 were either not concerned with an Indian understanding of treaty or did not deal specifically with minerals.

A number of summaries of various aspects of Treaty #8 including trapping, fishing and hunting rights and medicare.

Preface and chapter eight from book: Supporting Indigenous Children's Development: Community-University Partnerships.

Discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Behn v Moulton Contracting Ltd which states that members of an Aboriginal group cannot invoke "self-help" remedies when claiming that the government breached its duty to consult.

The speaker tells of the difficulties he has encountered in meeting with other Indians to discuss violations of Treaty #8.

Looks at long term negative effects on Dene and Cree First Nations and Métis communities living near or on the tar-sand deposits in northern Alberta.

Describes the historical background of treaty negotiations.

Discussion of the competing interpretations of Treaty 8's provisions for tax exemption.

Overview of taxation law and case law, particularly s. 87 provisions in the Indian Act.

Pamphlet about the geographic and archaeological history of the Swan River Valley area, near present-day Swan River in northwest Manitoba.

Travels of Charles Mair recounted, originally published in 1908. Gutenberg Project electronic release June 1, 2004, book No. 12569.

Part of Phase 1 information study on sources of knowledge for the State of the Watershed Report. This report should not be considered a comprehensive overview of documented Traditional Knowledge.

Discusses the evolution of trapping, Treaty 8 and the Natural Resource Transfer Agreement (NRTA), and the erosion of trapping rights over time.

Video reports that Canadian law recognizes treaties as solemn, sacred agreements that create legally enforceable obligations on behalf of the First Nations and the Crown. Duration: 33:08.

Looks at the benefits and interests of treaties for all people in Saskatchewan. Duration: 11:59.

Relates three disasters in Saskatchewan that led to the signing of numbered treaties starting with Treaty 4 in 1874.

Virtual exhibit about negotiation of and background to Treaty 8 (Athabasca). "At the time, it was not only the largest land settlement undertaken by the Canadian government with First Nations, but also the first to recognize that the 'aboriginal title' of Indians and Métis are co-existent."

Discusses the events and circumstances which led to the Treaty, difficulties encountered when the federal government had to negotiate with the province in terms of Crown land, and the ramifications of these negotiations when drawing up the treaty.

Comments on Arthur J. Ray's article, “Treaty 8: An Anomaly of the First Nations History of British Columbia” (BC Studies, Autumn, vol. 123, p.5-58)

Rebuttal to Dr. Robert Irwin's critique (BC Studies, Autumn 2000, Issue 127, 83-101) of the author's article, "Treaty 8: An Anomaly of the First Nations History First Nations History of British Columbia" (BC Studies Autumn 2000 Issue 127 p.83).

Provides a history of the negotiations of Treaty 8, beginning with an 1879 petition to the federal government from the peoples in Stanley, Pelican Narrows, and Île-à-la Crosse for a treaty and support with food and clothing. Note the government’s disinclination to treat with the First Nations until they required the land for settlement. Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 16.

Discusses the conflict over interpretation of the Treaty's provision for hunting, fishing, and trapping rights; governments' have relied on the written document, while Aboriginals argue that the verbal promises are more important than what was recorded.

Website contains information and resources on Treaty 8 including articles, maps, legal decisions, list of nations, education, and employment opportunities.

Book review of: Treaty 8 Revisited edited by Duff Crerar and Jaroslav Petryshyn.

FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Consists of annotated index, historical documents, reports, legislation, and the Final Report in French and English. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]

Reflects on the success of the Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement for Saskatchewan First Nations.

"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".

Concluded in 1899 between the Crown and the Cree, Beaver, Chipewyan and other indigenous Peoples in what is now Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Includes Orders in Council, Report of Commissioners, Statements of annuity and gratuity; and the Ratification of Adhesions.

Discusses historical background, terms, conditions and implications of Treaty 7; concluded during the Klondike gold rush of 1897-98 for economic reasons when settlers were coming into Lake Athabasca, Great Slave Lake, and parts of the Peace River area.

History and Classics Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2010.

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.

Looks at the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal Judgments in the Samson Cree Nation case and the Victor Buffalo v. Her Majesty the Queen case.

Looks at the arrival of the Europeans, First Nations teaching the newcomers survival skills, treaty negotiations and more. Duration: 6:34.

Discusses the mandate of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner as well as the obligations and benefits of Treaty. Duration: 14:44.

Comments on the consequences of the exploitation of natural resources and makes recommendations for the revision of assessment processes.

Brief review of recent judicial decisions involving land claims and select issues related to Indigenous mineral rights in Alberta.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--University of Guelph, 2006.

Resources and the Environment Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Calgary, 2004.

Negotiations of Treaty #8 regarding promises made, and requests for reserve land at Fort MacKay.

William Okeymaw was 12 years old at the time when he attended the Treaty #8 negotiations.He describes the negotiations and his understanding of the promises made; the role of the missionaries; talks of some of the Indian agents; and the abundance of buffalo in Lesser Slave Lake area at one time.

William Okeymaw attended the signing of Treaty 8 when he was 12 years old. He talks about: signing of treaty; treaty promises; establishment of reserves around Lesser Slave Lake; and expansion of these reserves as population grew; and the present need for further expansion.

Interviewee talks about the signing of Treaty #8, the establishment of Wood Buffalo National Park, and requests for a reserve at Garden River.

Discusses Native peoples concerns and objections to the implementation of the trap line registration system.

History Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1995.

Discusses the perspectives of two First Nations regarding the impacts of industrial resource extraction on their lands.