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Treaty Trivia

We are all treaty people!

“Aboriginal” is the appropriate term to use when discussing treaties in Saskatchewan.

True False

All First Nations in Saskatchewan entered into treaties with the British Crown.

True False

The First Nations in Saskatchewan had their own laws and social order and were sovereign nations when the treaties were signed.

True False

First Nations’ leaders were formidable negotiators and understood treaty rights and benefits.

True False

Treaties were simple land transactions.

True False

Ten treaties were signed in Saskatchewan.

True False

Saskatchewan Treaties

The British and First Nations had similar worldviews regarding land ownership.

True False

Language and communication barriers were encountered during the treaty negotiation process.

True False

First Nations women did not participate in treaty negotiations.

True False

The written text of the treaty is all that a person needs to understand treaties.

True False

Flags, treaty medals and suits were symbols used at the time of treaty making.

True False

Treaties benefit all Canadians.

True False

The Indian Act of 1876 was not part of the treaties.

True False

Treaties have no relevance today; they are part of the past.

True False

All Saskatchewan citizens are treaty people.

True False