On Friday, Aug. 23 the people of Treaty 6 Territory will celebrate the 148 Anniversary of its signing with a celebration at the Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park.
This special event will feature a Treaty 6 Flag Raising, A Treaty Talk, and a Traditional Feast. This will also celebrate the shared history and reflect on the significance of Treaty 6.
Treaty 6 covers the central west portions of present day Alberta and Saskatchewan. It was first signed on August 23, 1876 at Fort Carlton and on September 9, 1876 at Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan between the Crown, Cree, Chipweyan, Metis and Stoney nations. Adhesions (further signatories) were made throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta including Fort Edmonton in 1877, Blackfoot Crossing in 1877, Sounding Lake in 1879, and Rocky Mountain House in 1944 and 1950.
The Cree, Nakoda and Saulteaux leaders who signed Treaty No. 6 in 1876 in Fort Carlton were determined to ensure their peoples would continue as distinct, flourishing nations. Treaty No. 6 was part of a series of 11 numbered treaties negotiated after Confederation. Prince Albert and a host of other cities are located on Treat 6 territory.
The general public is invited to join as this foundational moment in the shared history of the Canadian journey is celebrated. The formal flag raising will commence by 8 a.m. and immediately following that will be the Treaty Talk and the traditional feast will start thereafter.
