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Treaty 6 Marks 150th Anniversary at Fort Carlton
The original parchment is on display as leaders press for stronger treaty education and renewed commitments to the agreement.
- Thousands of visitors gathered at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park from Aug. 20–23 to mark 150 years of Treaty 6 with ceremonies, pow wows, and rare public viewings of the original parchment.
- Negotiated in 1876, Treaty 6 established land-sharing provisions between the Crown and First Nations, including distinct "Medicine Chest" and "Famine & Pestilence" clauses that Indigenous leaders argue remain unfulfilled.
- Commemorations occurred amid political friction as Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations criticized Alberta's government over a separation referendum; Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and ministers attended, signaling collaboration.
- A.J. Felix of Sturgeon Lake First Nation noted that treaties are agreements between equals, stating "It also created a 'Treaty White Man.' Both are responsible for keeping the treaty."
- Treaty Commissioner Dr. Kathy Walker described the milestone as an ongoing relationship, stating that fulfilling treaty promises on health care and education remains unfinished work requiring continued implementation.
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The Toronto Star+15 Reposted by 15 other sources
Politicians, dignitaries and Indigenous leaders to mark 150th anniversary of Treaty 6
DUCK LAKE - It was 150 years ago when First Nations chiefs and dignitaries met at Fort Carlton, in the wilderness of what is now Saskatchewan, to carve out a
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+17 Reposted by 17 other sources
Key points on the legacy of Treaty 6, first signed 150 years ago
DUCK LAKE - Treaty 6, primarily covering most of what's now central Alberta and central Saskatchewan, was signed 150 years ago by the Crown and First Nations chiefs.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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