Before Treaty 11
Who was living in the region before Treaty 11?
The Dene/Indigenous
Which Indigenous groups were involved in the signing of Treaty 11?
The Dene
What are the Dene trying to get back to this day?
Land rights
Where were the Dene?
Northwest Territories (Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and parts of the Yukon and British Columbia)
Who supported the government?
Henry Conroy, Thomas William Harris, or the Crown
In what year was oil discovered near Fort Norman (Tulita), which led to renewed government interest in the area?
1920
Who was the treaty commissioner responsible for signing Treaty 11 on behalf of the Canadian government?
Henry Anthony Conroy or Thomas William Harris
What were some of the long-term effects of Treaty 11 on traditional Indigenous economies and ways of life?
Hunting, fishing, and trapping rights
Who was the leader of the Dene?
Chief Monfwi
Who supported the Indigenous?
The Dene Chief group, Chief Monfwi, or Chief Chikie
Why was there urgency from the Canadian government to sign a treaty after oil was discovered?
For resources and land for development
What did the First Nations agree to?
Share land, Obedience to Laws, Peaceful Coexistence, or Allow the presence of the Government
What happened after the Dene found out what the governments version of the treaty said?
They learned they had given up ownership of their land and natural resources.
Who signed the treaty? (Dene)
Chief Monfwi
What did the government want out of this treaty?
Oil and control over land in the northwest
What other treaties had already been signed in the area or nearby, and how might they have influenced Treaty 11?
Treaty 8
What were some challenges or controversies during the signing process of Treaty 11?
Lies from the government, mistranslations and miscommunication, or mistrust
In what way is Treaty 11 still relevant to the present day?
Lasting legal and social impacts
What language do the Dene speak?
Athabaskan
What did the Crown want out of the Treaty?
To gain legal control over indigenous lands and natural resources, promote assimilation overtime, or prevent conflict with Indigenous peoples.
What are some reasons Indigenous communities might have been cautious or unsure about entering into a treaty with the Crown?
The Canadian Government known to not uphold promises
What was the annual payout per person from the government to the Indigenous
$5
How did the interpretation of Treaty 11 differ between the government and Indigenous peoples after it was signed?
The first nations were told different then what was written on the treaty
How many Dene groups were involved in Treaty 11?
6
What did the Indigenous want out of the Treaty?
To establish a peaceful relationship with the government.