Understanding the concept of Treaty – University of Alberta

June 04, 2026

As all who live in this place now call Canada recognize the vibrant and diverse cultures, histories, and languages of First Nation, Inuit and Métis during National Indigenous History Month, I invite each of you to (re) familiarize yourself with the concept of Treaty, and to further your understanding of Treaty.

The 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 6 will be August 23, 2026. Communities are gathering to commemorate the longstanding commitments, promises and obligations. Treaty No. 6 is not a historic document; it is a living and protected document that defines the ongoing relationship between First Nations and the Crown (as represented by the Government of Canada).

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