What are the terms of Treaty 8?

The elements of Treaty 8 included provisions to maintain livelihood for the native populations in this 840,000 km2 (320,000 sq mi) region, such as entitlements to land, ongoing financial support, annual shipments of hunting supplies, and hunting rights on ceded lands, unless those ceded lands were used for forestry.

What were the problems with Treaty 8?

There were concerns that the Métis, who were relatively numerous in the North, would agitate against the government’s activities and discourage First Nations from signing the treaty if their needs were not also addressed. Métis had the option of being treated as Indians and joining the treaty process.

What is a Treaty 8 Indian?

Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta On June 21, 1899, the eighth treaty between the Indians of North America and the Queen of England was signed. The signatories of Treaty 8 agreed to its terms for reasons of peace and friendship – ensuring what they thought would be a partnership.

What are Treaty 8 reserves?

Treaty No. 8, encompassing a landmass of approximately 840,000 kilometres, is home to 39 First Nations communities, including 23 Alberta First Nations, 3 Saskatchewan First Nations, 6 Northwestern Territories First Nations, and 8 British Columbia First Nations.

How many nations were in the Treaty 8?

Treaty 8 was the most comprehensive treaty, encompassing a land mass of approximately 840,000 kilometers, and is home to 39 First Nation communities. Treaty territory covers the areas of Northern Alberta, Northwestern Saskatchewan, Northeastern British Columbia, and the Southwest portion of the Northwest Territories.

Were there any promises made within the Treaty 8 that were not fulfilled by the government?

The First Nation adhered to Treaty 8 in 1899, which entitled it to an area of land proportional to its population. The promised amount of land was not delivered at the time. The federal government, Alberta and the Bigstone Cree Nation reached the agreement as part of the specific claims process.

Who lived on Treaty 8?

When Treaty Eight was negotiated in 1899, the federal government found Indians of two major language groups residing in the treaty area. They were Crees and Athapaskans (or Dené), including Chipewyan, Beavers, Slaveys, Dogribs and Yellowknives.

What is the difference between Treaty 6 and 8?

In Treaty 8 there was 24 nations, and 50 nations in Treaty 6. Signed at Lesser Slave Lake in 1899.