It’s time to recall the foundational values of the Treaty relationship

It’s time to acknowledge that Canada would not have the global reputation it has, as a good, peaceful place to live, as a place where people are generous and provide refuge to those in need, without our treaties.

The front and back of the medal presented to chiefs and councillors of Treaties No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Our people are generous and extended a hand of friendship and continue to do so. And we still expect, and require, that the honour of the Crown, our Treaty partner, be upheld, writes Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse. Image courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Opinion

BY CINDY WOODHOUSE

August 25, 2021

The month of August marks the 150th anniversary of two of the western numbered treaties: Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2. In this seventh generation since Treaty, as Canadians and as First Nations, it is a good time to talk about the true meaning of the Treaty relationship. Treaty First N...

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