This guide shares information to help begin to learn about treaties between Indigenous nations and Canada. It also shares resources that can be helpful for doing more in-depth research.
Winnipeg is located within the boundaries of Treaty 1, signed August 3, 1871 at Lower Fort Garry. Treaty 1 is also known as "the Stone Fort Treaty."
This guide is reviewed regularly. Check back for additions and updates. Upcoming sections of the Guide include treaty rights, treaty land entitlement and modern day treaties.
/ February, 2021
image: Treaty medal cast to commemorate Treaty 1. Medal circa 1873.
image credit: Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
SOURCE: University of Manitoba
featuring: Elder Harry Bone, Dr. Jean Friesen, Jamie Wilson, (now former) Treaty Relations Commissioner of Manitoba, and Ovide Mercredi
running time: approximately 2 hours, including question and answer period
Delivered at Circle of Life Thunderbird House, Winnipeg. 2014.
running time: approximately 48 minutes
SOURCE: Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
running time: approximately 36 minutes
SOURCE: Canada's History Society. Created in collaboration with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.
running time: approximately 44 minutes
SOURCE: Canada's History Society. Presented by Connie Wyatt Anderson. Created in collaboration with the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.
running time: approximately 54 minutes
Part of Sylvia McAdam's Cree Teachings series of videos. 2014.
running time: approximately 8 minutes