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Treaty 5

The document outlines the key points and interpretations of Treaty 5, signed on September 20, 1875, by the Swampy Cree and Ojibway peoples. The leaders express dissatisfaction with land size, equipment, education, and rights to hunt and fish, demanding better living conditions and protection of their cultural practices. They indicate they would not sign the treaty without significant changes to ensure larger reserves, fair settlements, and culturally relevant education.

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Treaty 5

The document outlines the key points and interpretations of Treaty 5, signed on September 20, 1875, by the Swampy Cree and Ojibway peoples. The leaders express dissatisfaction with land size, equipment, education, and rights to hunt and fish, demanding better living conditions and protection of their cultural practices. They indicate they would not sign the treaty without significant changes to ensure larger reserves, fair settlements, and culturally relevant education.

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Instructions: You and your group are the leaders and representatives of the First Nations

peoples. As a group, read your treaty sheet and select key points from the text to fill in the table
headings below.

Treaty: Key Points Your Interpretation Your Negotiations

Land Gave up land for The reserves were too Demand more hunting
smaller reserves small for us to continue rights and larger areas.
and follow our customs.
Equipment Gave equipment The tools were not Get equipment that can be
for farming compatible with used, like nets and c- boats
traditional hunting and
fishing
$5 per person Even in 1875, $5 Connect benefits to price
/GiftsAllowan annually wasn’t enough to inflation and the value of
ces survive land

Education Schools were We were afraid that this Demand for schools that
promised would destroy our teach our own language and
culture. values
Any Hunting and This right was taken Demand fixed and
Information fishing on land that away later permanent protection.
Unique to was surrendered
your
Treaty
Questions:
1) When was your treaty signed, and which First Nations groups were involved?
Treaty 5 was signed on September 20, 1875. The groups involved were the Swampy Cree and
Ojibway people.

2) What aspect of the treaty did your group want to change and why? What would you
want instead?
We would ask for better living conditions on the land as traditional living has become impossible
due to the restricted land space.

We will demand:

●​ Larger areas with ideal hunting places.


●​ Permanent protection that protects hunting and fishing rights.
●​ A share of profit obtained from the resources found in our land.
3) As a group, what was the most important key point of the treaty to you? Why
The rights to hunt and fish are very important because:

●​ It is the main food source.


●​ The importance of hunting and fishing is directly related to the culture.
●​ This promise was immediately broken by the government.

4) Would your group agree to sign the treaty? Why or why not?
I wouldn’t sign the treaty unless these major changes take place

●​ The reserves are bigger and safer.


●​ Fair and permanent settlements are made.
●​ In schools our culture and traditions should be valued.

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