Treaty 4
When was Treaty 4 signed?
September 15th, 1874
What animals were given to the First Nations people?
How many treaties were signed prior to Treaty 4?
There were 3 treaties signed.
True or False. There was a decline in Buffalo.
True. The First Nations people began to see a decline in buffalo when the Newcomers started their settlement on the land.
Who were the signatories involved in Treaty 4?
The Cree, Saulteaux, Assiniboine and the Crown
What were the annuities for the First Nations people?
$5 per person, $15 per headmen, $25 a chief
What is a Treaty?
Treaties are formal agreements between nations. In terms of the First Nations people and the Crown, the Treaties were signed as agreements to share and live on the land together.
True or False. There was a decline in diseases among the First Nations people.
False. There was an increase in the percentage of diseases among First Nations people.
True or False. Schools and Teachers were provided for the First Nations people?
True
How many Treaties does Saskatchewan have?
Saskatchewan has 6 Treaties, 2,4,5,6,8, and 10.
Why did the First Nations agree to sign Treaty 4?
The First Nations people believe that the Treaties would help with their survival, along with the ability to practice their way of life through culture and traditions. They also believed that signing treaty 4 meant that they would have access to resources and continued use of the land.
Who was the government representative involved in Treaty 3,4,5 and 6 negotiations?
Alexander Morris who was the lieutenant-governor of Manitoba and the North-West Territories. He was involved in the signing of treaties 3,4,5 and 6.
What rights were the First Nations people given?
What land issue was addressed in the signing of Treaty 4?
The issue of who owned and had rights to the land was addressed in the signing of Treaty 4. The First Nations people believed that the land was theirs and the Crown could not sell without consultation. Whereas the non-First Nations people believed that the Crown was entitled to all the land.
Why did the Crown/ Government want to sign Treaty 4?
To access the land for settlement, future development, to avoid any wars with the First Nations people, etc.
What First Nations group did not want to meet with the Crowns negotiators on Hudson's Bay Companies land?
The Saulteaux people refused to meet with Alexander Morris and the Crown negotiators if the meeting was on HBC land because they felt they could not freely speak.
True or False: Liquor was allowed on reserves.
False. Liquor was forbidden on any reserves.
True or False. A Treaty only involves First Nations people in Saskatchewan.
False. Treaties are for First Nations and non-First Nations people, "we are all treaty people".
The handshake symbolizes an agreement and partnership between 2 nations.