Treaty Names
1871- 1921 Number treaties, How many?
What was involved?
There are 11
Include land exchange, and creation of reserves,
and exchange of goods, and resources.
What is a reserve?
Special area of land for Indigenous people.
Winnipeg is on this treaty....
What is Treaty 1
According to your notes What 2 things do indigenous people benefit from life on reserves?
They can govern themselves
They can practice their culture.
What are the rights of indigenous people today influenced by?
The treaties and limitations of the reserves.
1992 Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Nunavut as its own territory.
Its own government
Defined governments right to land and resources in that area
No, often much smaller area than was traditionally used for hunting/ fishing and living.
How many treaties are in Manitoba
7 treaties
Cultural Preservation Means?
Keep their language, traditions, drumming, story telling, and ceremonies.
Have the treaties been honored?
Many argue that they have not been fully honoured
1975 James Bay and Northern Quebec agreement
1st modern day treaty.
Land claims and self government for Cree and Inuit of Northern Quebec
Benefits of Reserve?
Self-Government
Traditional way of life
List the number treaties in Manitoba?
1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 10
Economic challenges
Live far from work and jobs
What is the biggest issues with the reserves?
2005 Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement
Settled land claims in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador.
Self Government in the region.
Challenges on reserves?
Lack of jobs
Limited resources and access to health care and education.
How many number treaties exist in Canada?
There are 11.
Health challenges
more health issues
poor water,
poor access to clinics and hospitals
What can you do to help the journey of healing?
Learn more about treaties,
act in fairness and respect.
1725-1779 Peace and Friendship treaties
Agreements b/w British colonies and Indigenous groups
focusing on peace and coexistence
No Land Surrender
What do people do on reserves?
Live life,
many work to grow food fish
practice traditional way of life.
What was involved in the number treaties? (benefits)
Land exchange, reserves, and other goods and resources.
Education
old school, less resources and
sometimes even need to leave their reserve to go to school.
What is reconcilliation?
Honouring the treaties means listening, learning and repairing broken promises.