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SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION INDIGENOUS ECONOMICS MAY ’18
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NATION TO NATION
“AS LONG AS THE SUN SHINES AND THE RIVERS FLOW”
SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION
INDIGENOUS ECONOMIC
THINK TANK
CREATING NEW REVENUE STREAMS
May 31 - June 1, 2018
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Table of Contents
Title Page ……………………………………………………………………………….1
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………….2
Forward…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Executive Summary………………………………………………………………….4
Leadership………………………………………………………………………………..4-5
Team Building…………………………………………………………………………...5
Brain Storming…………………………………………………………………………..6
Grocery Store…………………………………………………………………………….6-7
Tribal Farms……………………………………………………………………………….7-10
Cogeneration…………………………………………………………………………….11-14
Inherent Rights…………………………………………………………………………..15
Treaty Rights………………………………………………………………………………15
Communication…………………………………………………………………………..16
Economic Planning Steering Committee………………………………………16
Follow Up Strategic Planning……………………………………………………….16
Evaluation……………………………………………………………………………………17
Appendix One - Agenda Appendix Two - Invitation List Appendix Three - Copy of Treaty Six Appendix Four - Inherent Rights Appendix Five - Brain Storm of Existing Businesses Appendix Six - Brain Storm Money Generating Ideas Appendix Seven – Power Point Presentation Appendix Eight - Evaluation
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SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION NO.125
FORWARD
To: Chief and Concil
Re: “ Indigenous Economics” Think Tank
Date: June 18, 2018,
On behalf of Saddle Lake Economic Development we would like to extend our appreciation to all
those that attended the Indigenous Economic Think Tank. Special thanks to Mr. Floyd Cardinal
who raise the pipe asking for blessings for the work that will continue to make our Nation strong.
Also our thanks to the Eagle Healing Lodge for bringing the Saddle Lake Drum Group. This report
presents the ideas and aspiration from the Elders, Leaders, Management, and Staff. Our goal was
to find new revenue streams that will improve the quality of life for the people of our nation.
I want to say thank you Ralph Makokis for the opening prayer, Frank Large team building and
Natalie Wood, CREE-ative Vision Services who helped with the program and brain storm exercises
on a volunteer basis.
Finally, I say thank you to our economic development team including: Sam Cardinal, Economic
Development Portfolio, Darrell Quinney, Economic Development Portfolio, Robbie Moosewah
Economic Development Portfolio, Clifford Pasquayak Liaison, Amber Makokis Executive
Assistant, Rowena Steinhauer, Clerical Receptionist trainee, and Darrell Brertton of Buffalo
Chaser Consulting Services Ltd., for making this Indigenous Economic Think Tank a success.
Should you require additional information please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Winston
Lapatak/ Economic Development Director at the direct line: (780) 726 – 7612 ext. 2278 or Cell:
(780) 614-8459.
Yours in the Spirit of Development,
Winston Lapatak, Economic Development Director
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Saddle Lake Chief and Council mandated the Economic Development Program to organize a Think
Tank on May 31 and June 1, 2018. The primary objective was to bring the business people of the
Nation together to identify a new revenue stream that can help the Nation meet its growing
demands. The Think Tank participants gathered at the Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West,
10011 – 184St NW in Edmonton, AB on May 31 and June 1, 2018.
This springs gathering’s Theme “Indigenous Economics” which SLCN is fundamentally based. As
the original people of Turtle Island trade and commerce have always played a key role in Nation
Building. Like other International Countries SLCN has a strong Language, rich land base, well
developed political, social and educational sectors and the focus now is to build a viable economic
system that is Treaty based.
SLCN people are Signatory to Treaty No. 6 1876. Since the signing of Treaty, SLCN people have
continued to make the Crown accountable for the covenants provisions and promises as
interpreted by Oral Tradition. The organizers of the Indigenous Economics Think Tank 2018 asked
the participants to brain storm Inherent Rights and Treaty Rights, existing businesses and services
currently available to Saddle Lake people and to identify the type of business that would bring
revenue to the Nation. In this report you will find recommendations, follow-up, and supporting
documents including Copy of Treaty Six, Brain Storm Exercise Programs and Services, Evaluation
Summary, Power Point Economic Development, Inherent and Treaty Right Brain Storm.
Three business sectors that can be development simultaneously Grocery Store, Tribal Farms and
Co-generation.
LEADERSHIP
Chief Eddy Makokis welcomed the participants and encouraged the programs and businesses to
work together to make our Nation proud again. It is clear that our people are facing a lot of
challenges and are living in fear. Leadership is currently working with Peyasew Oilfield
Construction to establish partnerships with Industry. Currently Saddle Lake is pursuing contract
work with ATCO which is a billion-dollar project.
Leadership want to empower the elders and we want to create opportunity for giving everyone
a chance to engage in employment. When people are working they are happy.
We know what the Government is trying to do, Chief and Council are working on Treaty Based
Funding arrangement. (This is key to developing to address Agriculture as a Treaty Right which
will be addressed later in this Report.)
All the programs have to develop laws and we need to develop lands for ourselves, look how
much money is going out. We have to take Risks. We lost out on various projects including:
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Bonnyville Rehab, Jail that went Samson Cree, 1st Casino was offered to us and we knocked it
down. We need to take pride in our community once again so people don’t have to live in fear.
Sam Cardinal Council Member portfolio for Economic Development was the Master of
Ceremonies for this successful gathering that targeted the alignment of our Inherent and Treaty
Rights with band owned business creation and ongoing development. The businesses that
Economic Development facilitate development are as follows:
• Bison flows through 7. million
• O Trust 5. million
• Pease Oil Field 3. million
• Smoke Eaters 3. million
• Economic Development 4.6 K
• Global local Business 18.46 million per year
Darrell Quinney Council Member portfolio for Economic Development working with Fire Hall, and
Health Center Retro Fit. We are embarking on 50 years of our Administration. (We started with
one employee Charles Wood, we have over 60 programs and business combined.)
Robbie Moosewah Council Member portfolio for Economic Development encouraged the group
to bring something good for the Nation. Working the Long Term Plan, Norma Large. Saddle Lake
working to establish referrals in Edmonton. Between Pimee Well Service and 7 Lakes have over
100 employees. Also getting into the feasibility study for New Elementary School. Working with
Natalie Wood on News Letter.
John Large Council Member is a representative of Bison
Auto Board. Currently Bison is being renovated with new
tanks and pumps. This project should be done prior to the
Nation’s Celebrations, June 23, 2018.
Bison Auto Up Grade Project to be complete by June 23,
2018
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Herb Cardinal, Council Member is currently leading the North South paving project. Public works
is preparing the rite of ways. This year target is to pave the road from Highway 36 South to the
Bison intersection.
Team Building
Frank Large was asked to assist the group with team building and provided a learning exercise
which helped create synergy among the participants. The Nation is looking for alternative
revenue streams and Cogeneration has been introduced in 1987. The group agreed that
Cogeneration needs to be developed on Saddle Lake Cree Nation. Frank has provided the
conceptual design in this report on Cogeneration.
Also, Frank pointed out that the elders are financially challenged and SLCN should find a way to
put solar panels on the Elders homes to offset electrical charges.
In addition, Mr. Large pointed out that we need to look at Medical Marijuana as potential revenue
stream.
He encouraged the Administration to set up good pension plans everybody should have a pension
plan.
Brain Storming Business
Natalie Wood local entrepreneur was asked to assist with an exercise that would help the group
identify business priorities for Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
Methodology Brain Storming
Brain Storming Wealth generating participants asked the following questions?
Choose a business opportunity to create a revenue stream.
• Choose Wealth Generation
• Can Be Implemented Immediately
• Be Realistic
• Can have an immediate Return
Part l
Choose 2 from your list
Discuss and write on the flip chart paper the 2 ideas.
Part II Brain Storm
Choose One from the list ideas that has been supported by most groups will be recommended
for development and implementation.
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Natalie is currently working on the Saddle Lake Cree Nation Website that focuses on four distinct
areas:
1. Local News Letter regarding the Events and developments within the Nation
2. Transfer of Knowledge
3. Film
4. Program Information Sharing
The three significant business ideas that need to be develop as a result of Think Tank gathering
include: Grocery Store, Tribal Farms, and Cogeneration.
This report will address each business concept with recommendations for immediate action.
Grocery Store
Economic Development has hire various consultants to develop feasibility plans that have been
presented to The Grocery People that reaffirms that with the existing population and program
services the Grocery Store would be a viable business enterprise for SLCN.
In business development the feasibility study is the first exercise to determine the viability of a
proposed business. Economic Development hired consultants from Meyers Norris and Penny to
develop a professional business plan that needs to be updated.
In the business plan exercise we found the total estimated market size: Based on the analysis above, the total market is assumed to be approximately $9.8 million. A
breakdown of the market is provided in figure 27.
Figure 27: Estimated Market Size
Week Month Year
Community Spending $180, 280 $781,213 $9,374,560
Institutional Spending $7,781 $33,717 $404,600
Total $188,061 $814,930 $9,779,160 1“
Recommendation:
1 Grocery Store Business Plan. Pp 24.
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Saddle Lake Chief and Council hire an independent business firm to build a Coop Grocery Store
for Saddle Lake Cree Nation member where they would get yearly dividends for the use of Band
funds invested in a Co-op business.
Action:
Updating the most recent business plan
Time frame:
June, July and August 2018
Who:
Economic Development Team
Reporting:
Economic Development will report directly to Winston Lapatak, EDO.
Decision Making:
Once the business plan is complete with the updated preliminary design and Indicative
Pricing ATCO Sustainable Communities Inc., Chief and Council will be presented the full
implementation strategy with financing options.
Tribal Farms
Land Our Sustainable Resource
Tribal Farms has been recognized as one of the immediate revenue generators for SLCN.
Economic Development has conducted an Economic Leakage Study that states SLCN people are losing out:
Cultivated Lands – 4 million dollars annually
Grazing Cattle and Bison – 25 million annually less Input cost 65% = 9.1 million
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TREATY RIGHT TO FARMING
For the Cree perspective we are Stewards of the land and have been forced to adapt from a hunting and gathering way of life to an agricultural way of life.
SLCN is Signatory to Treaty No. 6 assert and affirm that the Treaties are sacred.
“Band; and also for each Chief for the use of his Band, one chest of ordinary carpenter's tools;
also, for each Band, enough of wheat, barley, potatoes and oats to plant the land actually broken up for cultivation by such Band; also for each Band four oxen, one bull and six cows; also, one boar and two sows, and one hand-mill when any Band shall raise sufficient grain therefor. All the aforesaid articles to be given once and for all for the encouragement of the practice of agriculture among the Indians.” Articles of Treaty No. 6 1876
“Each spring, the sum of one thousand dollars, to be expended for them by Her Majesty's Indian
Agents, in the purchase of provisions for the use of such of the Band as are actually settled on the reserves and are engaged in cultivating the soil, to assist them in such cultivation”. Articles of Treaty No. 6 1876.
Agriculture
July 2016 Economic Development conducted an Economic Leakage Study to identify monies that
can be made in SLCN that includes Agriculture. These figures would need to be update according
to current crop and cattle market values. Below find estimates that will create revenue streams
once SLCN reinvests in Agriculture.
Cultivated Acres estimated leakage EBITA (Earnings before interest, taxes depreciation, and
amortization) 3.6 million after expenses.
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Total potential revenue Cultivated Lands on reserve : $6,553,000.00
Input and Output costs $183. 00/acre.
Estimate Input and Output costs: $2, 900, 000.00 Total Profit: $3, 653 000. 00
Note: These are estimates each crop type has variables associated to input and output costs.
Saddle Lake can sustain a Cattle Operation using 4 322 acres of pasture lands pasturing 17 288 head each
summer. Current market price of cattle is 1000-2000 dollars per head. At full capacity average market
price $1500.00 x 17 288 units = $25,932,000.00. (2016 market prices)
The total revenue 25.9 million – 16.8 million (estimated input costs 65%) earning SLCN 9.1 million in
profits(based on 25.9 million* 35%).
Recommendations
Agricultural Steering Committee be established to create an Agricultural Board to develop
a. Tribal Farms Feasibility Study, Business Plan, and Financing
b. Apply for funding for soft costs
c. To develop a negotiation team – Agriculture as a Treaty Right
d. Create Agricultural Land Policy
e. Include Hemp and Cannabis for new crops
f. Cattle Ranch
g. Chief and Council establish local land legislation to ensure environmental protection. h. Chief and Council position Camp Lake Ranch under the new Tribal Farm regime
Wheat Barley Oats Canola
1680000532000 189000
3872000
TRIBAL FARM PROJECTED CROP
PRODUCTION 2016
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COGENERATION PRESENTED BY FRANK LARGE SLCN
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Inherent Rights
Prior to Contact with Settlers the Indigenous people lived according to their own customs and
traditions. The customs and traditions are based on higher Cree and natural laws that continue
to guide the governance and development of Saddle Lake Cree Nation. These values and believe
have made the Cree people distinct from other people of the World. The Language, Land,
Customs, and Practise are internationally recognized Nationhood principles.
The Indigenous Nations signed Treaty No. 6 at Fort Carlton and Fort Pitt in the year 1876.
Organizers of the Indigenous Economic Think Tank wanted the participants to appreciate how
the Inherent Rights, Values and Beliefs are foundational principles of economic development in
SLCN.
Treaty No. 6
Saddle Lake Cree Nation is a signatory to Treaty No 6. 1876. For the purposes of the Indigenous
Economic Think Tank the participants were asked to brain storm the types of Treaty Rights that
were promised to the people of Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
One of the fundamental revenue generators Agriculture is a Treaty Right and can be developed
into major program in SLCN. It is encouraging to see Chief and Council participation at the
Indigenous Economic Think Tank to share their knowledge regarding the preservation and
protection of our Inherent and Treaty Rights.
It is our hope that as SLCN develops the Treaty Based Funding Arrangement that Economic
Develop Provision are included in the Funding Arrangement.
There is a copy of Treaty Six 6. 1876 attached.
Plain and Wood Cree Indians and other Tribes of Indians at Fort
Carlton, Fort Pitt and Battle River with Adhesions
ROGER DUHAMEL, F.R.S.C. QUEEN'S PRINTER AND CONTROLLER OF STATIONERY OTTAWA, 1964
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Communications Economic Development
Economic Development appreciated the inputs and co-sponsorship from Bison Auto, Smoke
Eaters, O’ Trust and Peyasew.
Over the years the business sector has been challenged by communications. Economic
Development would propose the following recommendation to enhance business development:
Recommendation
That an Economic Planning Committee be appointed from the following businesses:
1. Council Portfolio
2. O’ Trust
3. Peyasew Oil Field Construction
4. Bison Auto
5. Smoke Eaters
6. Traditional Land Use
7. Economic Development
Follow Up
Economic Development organize a follow up on the Indigenous Economic Think Tank with 2-day
workshop targeting Business Governance Strategy for SLCN and Business Development
Strategies.
Evaluation Summary
Please circle questions 1-4, and write in space provided for questions 5 - 6.
1. Did you find the speakers knowledgeable on the topic they presented?
Not Good (1) Good (2) Satisfied (3) Very Satisfied (4) Excellent (5)
2 7 11 11
2. Were the inherent rights and treaty rights relevant to Saddle Lake Economic
Development? A. yes B. no
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3. How did you find the location of the Think Tank?
Not Good (1) Good (2) Satisfied (3) Very Satisfied (4) Excellent (5) 3 7 11 10 4. Would you attend another Economic planning session or Think Tank? A. yes b. no 31
5. What suggestion might you have for future sessions?
Business Plans, Opportunities viable, Partner who want to venture forward on Business Opportunities.
More Speakers/Business People to present their success stories. Grocery Store, Funeral Home, Bank Assessment of past and current businesses – What worked and what didn’t work? What is the Band Policy/how to act to spur Economic Development or Business Development? Can Non Band Members hold property/assets on reserve? Do we generate dollars or employment? What is the priority? How do we use our Land? Involve younger adults. Please have all participants that are paid to be here to stay here. Bigger Room All programs reps be in attendance Youth from the schools Client on Social Services Maybe have some data on emerging trends on markets that could be potentially viable to the
Nation. A follow up on business developed as a result of this “think tank” It would be a great Indicator of how successful the process is and if business has taken off. Remind everyone it’s just a think tank. Just ideas being voiced. Other than that everything is good. Have more youth and elder involvement. It would also be good if front line workers could
participate. Like more information on Inherent and Treaty Rights. Have session in Saddle Lake – so more people can be involved Invite business / experienced Improve Plan/Purpose
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Keep the cultural component / Drum Group Invite Keynote speaker Invite more youth to attend (i.e. If there is a youth council in the community) to represent that
population. Have it Local Guest Speakers from another nation (success story) It was great maybe have more youth and elders Make housekeeping rules 3 day workshop
6. Do you have any relevant business ideas that were not mentioned?
Edmonton Real Estate, Construction partnership’s Off Reserve. Very good sessions – a lot of Brainstormed now to move forward. Everything very understandable. Band Farms Apartment Building Housing Authority Off Reserve Housing Trucking – wet rain lots of Class 1 but nowhere to get out. Tourism Museum Cannabis presentation on grow ups Ecotourism Technological investments Some agriculture initiatives to use cultivated lands / Band pay land lease not too difficult. Business Training Refinery Hemp Grow-up with First Nation partner from the east Business permit system Tourism Youth Entrepreneurship
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Appendix One
INDIGENOUS ECONOMICS THINK TANK
Day One
9:00 am Opening Prayer
9:15 am Welcoming Remarks Chief Eddy Makokis
9:30 am Welcome Remarks Sam Cardinal and Darrell
Quinney Council
9:45 am Overview Winston Lapatak EDO
10:15 am Health Break
10:30 am Team Building/Ice Breakers
11:00 am Success Indicators Saddle Lake Economic
Development/ Opening Brain Storming Natalie Wood
Breaking Groups
12: noon Lunch
1:00 pm Aligning SLCN Nation Inherent and Treaty
Rights to Wealth Generation Securing Our Future -
Implementing SLCN Inherent and Treaty Rights Break
Out Groups 30 mins Inherent Rights/30 mins Treaty
Rights
2:00 pm Group Presentations
SADDLE
LAKE CREE
NATION
Signatory to
Treaty No. 6
1876
“For as Long as the
Sun Shines and The
Grass Grows and the
Rivers Flow”
Inherent
Rights
“Inherent Rights are
rights bestowed
upon Indigenous
People by the
Creator who blessed
the people with
instruction on how
to live and how to
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2:30 pm Health Break
2:45 pm Break-away Improving Businesses in Saddle Lake Cree Nation
3:30 pm Start Group Presentation with Recommendations
Day 2
9:00 am Open Prayer
9:15 am Recap Sam Cardinal Economic Development Portfolio
9:30 am Prioritizing Economic Initiatives
10:15 am Health Break
10:30 am Open Discussion
11:00 am Recommendations
11:30 am Closing Comments
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APPENDIX TWO
SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION NO.125
To:
Re: Invitation to attend, “ Indigenous Economics” Think Tank
Date: May 14, 2018
Dear Sir/Madam
The Saddle Lake Chief & Council and Economic Development Department do hereby formally invite our Business
Entities and Saddle Lake Programs to attend “The Indiginous Economic Think Tank” hosted by Saddle Lake Chief &
Council and Economic Development Department. Your participation is required in order to brain storm the
creation of potential new revenue streams!
The planning session is as provided below:
Who: Saddle Lake Cree Nation No. 125
Date: May 31 – June 1, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thrusday/ 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM Friday
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West;
10011 – 184St NW
Edmonton, AB T5S 0C7
(780) 638 – 6070
If you are unable to attend can you please ensure representation from your department is made available in order
to maximize our efforts!
Programs will be responsible for their own travel arrangements/expenses.
Should you require additional information please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Winston Lapatak/ Economic
Development Director at the direct line: (780) 726 – 7612 ext. 2278 or Cell: (780) 614-8459.
Yours in the Spirit of Development,
Winston Lapatak, Economic Development Director
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APPENDIX THREE
Saddle Lake Cree Nation Inherent Rights
June 23, 2003 Saddle Lake Cree Nation Constitution was enacted to reaffirm the
protection, preservation, practise and our Customary Laws that are referred as
Inherent Rights.
“For Purposes of this gathering we have identified pillars of our inherent rights
including and not limited to”:
• Saddle Lake Cree Nation, social, cultural, and political rights and freedoms,
• Cree Nation Sovereignty and Self Determination
• Cree Language
• Cree Spiritual beliefs and values
• Cree Cultural Ceremonies and Practises
• Cree Governance recognized as part of our Inherent Rights
• Cree and First Nation Citizenship and Membership
• Saddle Lake Reserve Lands, Water, renewable and non-renewable
resources, Traditional Territories
• Social Customs and practice including family, education systems, and
domestic affairs.
• Saddle Lake Cree Nation Judicial System
• Saddle Lake Cree Nation Economy
• Collective Rights
Our challenge is to harness the inherent rights and create revenue streams for
our nation.
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APPENDIX FOUR
Copy of Treaty No. 6 1876
Treaty No. 6
ARTICLES OF A TREATY made and concluded near Carlton on the 23rd day of August and on the 28th day of said month, respectively, and near Fort Pitt on the 9th day of September, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, between Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, by Her Commissioners, the Honourable Alexander Morris, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Manitoba and the North-west Territories, and the
Honourable James McKay, and the Honourable William Joseph Christie, of the one part, and the Plain and Wood Cree and the other Tribes of Indians, inhabitants of the country within the limits hereinafter defined and described by their Chiefs, chosen and named as hereinafter mentioned, of the other part.
Whereas the Indians inhabiting the said country have, pursuant to an appointment made by the
said Commissioners, been convened at meetings at Fort Carlton, Fort Pitt and Battle River, to deliberate upon certain matters of interest to Her Most Gracious Majesty, of the one part, and the said Indians of the other.
And whereas the said Indians have been notified and informed by Her Majesty's said Commissioners that it is the desire of Her Majesty to open up for settlement, immigration and such other purposes as to Her Majesty may seem meet, a tract of country bounded and
described as hereinafter mentioned, and to obtain the consent thereto of Her Indian subjects inhabiting the said tract, and to make a treaty and arrange with them, so that there may be peace and good will between them and Her Majesty, and that they may know and be assured of what allowance they are to count upon and receive from Her Majesty's bounty and benevolence.
And whereas the Indians of the said tract, duly convened in council, as aforesaid, and being
requested by Her Majesty's said Commissioners to name certain Chiefs and Headmen, who should be authorized on their behalf to conduct such negotiations and sign any treaty to be founded thereon, and to become responsible to Her Majesty for their faithful performance by their respective Bands of such obligations as shall be assumed by them, the said Indians have thereupon named for that purpose, that is to say, representing the Indians who make the treaty
at Carlton, the several Chiefs and Councillors who have subscribed hereto, and representing the Indians who make the treaty at Fort Pitt, the several Chiefs and Councillors who have subscribed hereto.
And thereupon, in open council, the different Bands having presented their Chiefs to the said Commissioners as the Chiefs and Headmen, for the purposes aforesaid, of the respective Bands of Indians inhabiting the said district hereinafter described.
And whereas, the said Commissioners then and there received and acknowledged the persons so presented as Chiefs and Headmen, for the purposes aforesaid, of the respective Bands of Indians inhabiting the said district hereinafter described.
And whereas, the said Commissioners have proceeded to negotiate a treaty with the said Indians, and the same has been finally agreed upon and concluded, as follows, that is to say:
The Plain and Wood Cree Tribes of Indians, and all other the Indians inhabiting the district hereinafter described and defined, do hereby cede, release, surrender and yield up to the Government of the Dominion of Canada, for Her Majesty the Queen and Her successors forever, all their rights, titles and privileges, whatsoever, to the lands included within the following limits, that is to say:
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Commencing at the mouth of the river emptying into the north-west angle of Cumberland Lake;
thence westerly up the said river to its source; thence on a straight line in a westerly direction to the head of Green Lake; thence northerly to the elbow in the Beaver River; thence down the said river northerly to a point twenty miles from the said elbow; thence in a westerly direction, keeping on a line generally parallel with the said Beaver River (above the elbow), and about twenty miles distant therefrom, to the source of the said river; thence northerly to the north-
easterly point of the south shore of Red Deer Lake, continuing westerly along the said shore to the western limit thereof; and thence due west to the Athabasca River; thence up the said river, against the stream, to the Jaspar House, in the Rocky Mountains; thence on a course south-easterly, following the easterly range of the mountains, to the source of the main branch of the Red Deer River; thence down the said river, with the stream, to the junction therewith of the outlet of the river, being the outlet of the Buffalo Lake; thence due east twenty miles; thence on
a straight line south-eastwardly to the mouth of the said Red Deer River on the south branch of the Saskatchewan River; thence eastwardly and northwardly, following on the boundaries of the tracts conceded by the several treaties numbered four and five to the place of beginning.
And also, all their rights, titles and privileges whatsoever to all other lands wherever situated in the North-west Territories, or in any other Province or portion of Her Majesty's Dominions,
situated and being within the Dominion of Canada.
The tract comprised within the lines above described embracing an area of 121,000 square miles, be the same more or less.
To have and to hold the same to Her Majesty the Queen and Her successors forever.
And Her Majesty the Queen hereby agrees and undertakes to lay aside reserves for farming lands, due respect being had to lands at present cultivated by the said Indians, and other
reserves for the benefit of the said Indians, to be administered and dealt with for them by Her Majesty's Government of the Dominion of Canada; provided, all such reserves shall not exceed in all one square mile for each family of five, or in that proportion for larger or smaller families, in manner following, that is to say: that the Chief Superintendent of Indian Affairs shall depute and send a suitable person to determine and set apart the reserves for each band, after consulting
with the Indians thereof as to the locality which may be found to be most suitable for them.
Provided, however, that Her Majesty reserves the right to deal with any settlers within the bounds of any lands reserved for any Band as She shall deem fit, and also that the aforesaid reserves of land, or any interest therein, may be sold or otherwise disposed of by Her Majesty's Government for the use and benefit of the said Indians entitled thereto, with their consent first had and obtained; and with a view to show the satisfaction of Her Majesty with the behaviour
and good conduct of Her Indians, She hereby, through Her Commissioners, makes them a present of twelve dollars for each man, woman and child belonging to the Bands here represented, in extinguishment of all claims heretofore preferred.
And further, Her Majesty agrees to maintain schools for instruction in such reserves hereby made as to Her Government of the Dominion of Canada may seem advisable, whenever the Indians of
the reserve shall desire it.
Her Majesty further agrees with Her said Indians that within the boundary of Indian reserves, until otherwise determined by Her Government of the Dominion of Canada, no intoxicating liquor shall be allowed to be introduced or sold, and all laws now in force, or hereafter to be enacted, to preserve Her Indian subjects inhabiting the reserves or living elsewhere within Her North-west Territories from the evil influence of the use of intoxicating liquors, shall be strictly enforced.
Her Majesty further agrees with Her said Indians that they, the said Indians, shall have right to pursue their avocations of hunting and fishing throughout the tract surrendered as hereinbefore described, subject to such regulations as may from time to time be made by Her Government of Her Dominion of Canada, and saving and excepting such tracts as may from time to time be
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required or taken up for settlement, mining, lumbering or other purposes by Her said
Government of the Dominion of Canada, or by any of the subjects thereof duly authorized therefor by the said Government.
It is further agreed between Her Majesty and Her said Indians, that such sections of the reserves above indicated as may at any time be required for public works or buildings, of what nature soever, may be appropriated for that purpose by Her Majesty's Government of the Dominion of
Canada, due compensation being made for the value of any improvements thereon.
And further, that Her Majesty's Commissioners shall, as soon as possible after the execution of this treaty, cause to be taken an accurate census of all the Indians inhabiting the tract above described, distributing them in families, and shall, in every year ensuing the date hereof, at some period in each year, to be duly notified to the Indians, and at a place or places to be appointed for that purpose within the territory ceded, pay to each Indian person the sum of $5
per head yearly.
It is further agreed between Her Majesty and the said Indians, that the sum of $1,500.00 per annum shall be yearly and every year expended by Her Majesty in the purchase of ammunition, and twine for nets, for the use of the said Indians, in manner following, that is to say: In the reasonable discretion, as regards the distribution thereof among the Indians inhabiting the
several reserves, or otherwise, included herein, of Her Majesty's Indian Agent having the supervision of this treaty.
It is further agreed between Her Majesty and the said Indians, that the following articles shall be supplied to any Band of the said Indians who are now cultivating the soil, or who shall hereafter commence to cultivate the land, that is to say: Four hoes for every family actually cultivating; also, two spades per family as aforesaid: one plough for every three families, as aforesaid; one
harrow for every three families, as aforesaid; two scythes and one whetstone, and two hay forks and two reaping hooks, for every family as aforesaid, and also two axes; and also one cross-cut saw, one hand-saw, one pit-saw, the necessary files, one grindstone and one auger for each Band; and also for each Chief for the use of his Band, one chest of ordinary carpenter's tools; also, for each Band, enough of wheat, barley, potatoes and oats to plant the land actually broken
up for cultivation by such Band; also for each Band four oxen, one bull and six cows; also, one boar and two sows, and one hand-mill when any Band shall raise sufficient grain therefor. All the aforesaid articles to be given once and for all for the encouragement of the practice of agriculture among the Indians.
It is further agreed between Her Majesty and the said Indians, that each Chief, duly recognized as such, shall receive an annual salary of twenty-five dollars per annum; and each subordinate
officer, not exceeding four for each Band, shall receive fifteen dollars per annum; and each such Chief and subordinate officer, as aforesaid, shall also receive once every three years, a suitable suit of clothing, and each Chief shall receive, in recognition of the closing of the treaty, a suitable flag and medal, and also as soon as convenient, one horse, harness and waggon.
That in the event hereafter of the Indians comprised within this treaty being overtaken by any
pestilence, or by a general famine, the Queen, on being satisfied and certified thereof by Her Indian Agent or Agents, will grant to the Indians assistance of such character and to such extent as Her Chief Superintendent of Indian Affairs shall deem necessary and sufficient to relieve the Indians from the calamity that shall have befallen them.
That during the next three years, after two or more of the reserves hereby agreed to be set apart to the Indians shall have been agreed upon and surveyed, there shall be granted to the
Indians included under the Chiefs adhering to the treaty at Carlton, each spring, the sum of one thousand dollars, to be expended for them by Her Majesty's Indian Agents, in the purchase of provisions for the use of such of the Band as are actually settled on the reserves and are engaged in cultivating the soil, to assist them in such cultivation.
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That a medicine chest shall be kept at the house of each Indian Agent for the use and benefit of
the Indians at the direction of such agent.
That with regard to the Indians included under the Chiefs adhering to the treaty at Fort Pitt, and to those under Chiefs within the treaty limits who may hereafter give their adhesion thereto (exclusively, however, of the Indians of the Carlton region), there shall, during three years, after two or more reserves shall have been agreed upon and surveyed be distributed each spring
among the Bands cultivating the soil on such reserves, by Her Majesty's Chief Indian Agent for this treaty, in his discretion, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, in the purchase of provisions for the use of such members of the Band as are actually settled on the reserves and engaged in the cultivation of the soil, to assist and encourage them in such cultivation.
That in lieu of waggons, if they desire it and declare their option to that effect, there shall be given to each of the Chiefs adhering hereto at Fort Pitt or elsewhere hereafter (exclusively of
those in the Carlton district), in recognition of this treaty, as soon as the same can be conveniently transported, two carts with iron bushings and tires.
And the undersigned Chiefs on their own behalf and on behalf of all other Indians inhabiting the tract within ceded, do hereby solemnly promise and engage to strictly observe this treaty, and also to conduct and behave themselves as good and loyal subjects of Her Majesty the Queen.
They promise and engage that they will in all respects obey and abide by the law, and they will maintain peace and good order between each other, and also between themselves and other tribes of Indians, and between themselves and others of Her Majesty's subjects, whether Indians or whites, now inhabiting or hereafter to inhabit any part of the said ceded tracts, and that they will not molest the person or property of any inhabitant of such ceded tracts, or the property of Her Majesty the Queen, or interfere with or trouble any person passing or travelling through the
said tracts, or any part thereof, and that they will aid and assist the officers of Her Majesty in bringing to justice and punishment any Indian offending against the stipulations of this treaty, or infringing the laws in force in the country so ceded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Her Majesty's said Commissioners and the said Indian Chiefs have hereunto subscribed and set their hands at or near Fort Carlton, on the days and year aforesaid,
and near Fort Pitt on the day above aforesaid.
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Recorded 24th February, 1877.
Lib. 27, Fol. 352. L. A. CATELLIER, Deputy Registrar-General of Canada.
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Adhesion By Cree Indians
We, the undersigned Chiefs and Headmen of the Cree and other Bands of Indians, having had communication of the treaty, a copy of which is printed in the report of the Minister of the Interior for the year ending 30th June, 1876, concluded at Forts Carlton and Pitt between the Indians inhabiting the country described in said treaty, and Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, by Her Commissioners, the Honourable Alexander Morris, Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba and the North-west Territories, the Honourable W.J. Christie and the
Honourable James McKay, but not having been present when the negotiations were being conducted at the above mentioned places, do hereby for ourselves, and the Bands which we represent, agree to all the terms, conditions, covenants and engagements of whatever kind enumerated in the said treaty and accept the same as if we had been present, and had consented and agreed to the same when the treaty was first signed and executed.
Witness our hands at Fort Pitt, this ninth day of August, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven.
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ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
We, members of the Cree Tribe of Indians having had explained to us the terms of the treaty made and concluded near Carlton on the 23rd day of August, and on the 28th day of said month respectively, and near Fort Pitt on the 9th day of September, 1876, between Her Majesty the Queen, by the Commissioners duly appointed to negotiate the said treaty, and the Plain and Wood Cree and other Tribes of Indians, inhabiting the country within the limits defined in said
treaty, but not having been present at the council at which the articles of the said treaty were agreed upon, do now hereby for ourselves and the Band which we represent, in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to us and the Band which we represent, transfer, surrender, and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of the Government of the Dominion of Canada, all our right, title and interest whatsoever, which we and the said Band which we represent have held or enjoyed of, in and to
the territory described, and fully set out in the said treaty, also, all our right, title and interest whatsoever to all other lands wherever situated, whether within the limits of any other treaty heretofore made, or hereafter to be made with Indians, or elsewhere in Her Majesty's territories, to have and to hold the same unto and for the use of her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors forever.
And we hereby agree to accept the several benefits, payments and reserves promised to the Indians under the Chiefs adhering to the said treaty at Fort Pitt; and solemnly engage to abide by, carry out and fulfil all the stipulations, obligations and conditions therein contained, on the part of the Chiefs and Indians therein named to be observed and performed, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if we ourselves and the Band which we represent had been originally contracting parties thereto, and been present at the councils held near Fort
Pitt, and had there attached our signatures to the said treaty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Her Majesty's Lieutenant-Governor and Indian Superintendent for the North-west Territories, and the Chief and Councillors of the Band hereby giving their adhesion to the said treaty, have hereunto subscribed and set theirs hand at the Blackfoot Crossing of the Bow River, this twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-seven.
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ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
The undersigned Chiefs and Headmen of the Cree Nation having had communication of the treaty concluded between Her Majesty the Queen by Her Commissioners and certain Chiefs of the Cree Nation at Fort Pitt on the 9th day of September, 1876, agree to surrender our title to all the lands in the North-west Territories and to abide by all the promises set forth in the said treaty, on condition that all the payments, reserves of land, and promises named therein are secured to
us by Her Majesty.
And the undersigned Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the North-west Territories on behalf of Her Majesty agrees that all the payments, reserves and promises named in the said treaty to be made to each Cree Chief and his Band shall be faithfully made and carried out to the Chiefs who have subscribed to this memorandum and to their people.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Indian Superintendent and the undersigned Chiefs and
Headmen have hereto set our hands in this nineteenth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
ADHESION BY STONY INDIANS
We, the undersigned Chief and Headmen of the Plain Stony Tribe of Indians, having had communication of the treaty made and concluded near Carlton on the twenty-third and twenty-
eighth days of August respectively, and near Fort Pitt on the ninth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, between Her Majesty the Queen by Her Commissioners, and the Plain and Wood Crees and other Tribes of Indians, inhabitants of the country named therein, hereby for ourselves and the Band which we represent, in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to our Band, cede, transfer, surrender and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of the
Government of the Dominion of Canada, all our right, title and privileges whatsoever to all lands in the North-west Territories, or elsewhere in Her Majesty's dominions, to have and to hold the same unto and to the use of Her said Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors forever.
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And we hereby agree to accept the several provisions, payments and reserves of the said treaty
as therein stated, and solemnly promise and engage to abide by and carry out all the stipulations and obligations therein contained, on the part of said Chiefs and Indians therein named to be observed and performed, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if we ourselves and our Band had originally been contracting parties thereto.
And Her Majesty the Queen, by Her representative, the Honourable David Laird, Indian
Superintendent of the North-west Territories, agrees that all the payments and provisions named in the said treaty to be made to each Chief and his Band shall be faithfully made and fulfilled to the aforesaid Chief and his Band.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the said Indian Superintendent of the North-west Territories and the said Chief and Headmen of the Stony Tribe of Indians, have hereto set our hands, at Battleford, this twenty-ninth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
We, the undersigned Chiefs and Headmen of the Wood Cree Tribe of Indians, having had communication of the treaty made and concluded near Carlton on the twenty-third and twenty-eighth days of August, respectively, and near Fort Pitt on the ninth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, between Her Majesty the Queen, by Her
Commissioners, and the Plain and Wood Cree and other Tribes of Indians, inhabitants of the country named therein, hereby for ourselves and the Bands which we represent, in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to our Bands, cede, transfer, surrender and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of Her Government of the Dominion of Canada, all our right, title and privileges whatsoever to all lands in the North-west Territories or elsewhere in Her Majesty's Dominions, to have and to hold the
same unto and to the use of Her said Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors forever.
And we hereby agree to accept the several provisions, payments and reserves of the said treaty as therein stated, and solemnly promise and engage to abide by and carry out all the stipulations and obligations therein contained, on the part of said Chiefs and Indians therein named to be observed and performed, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if we
ourselves and our Bands had originally been contracting parties thereto.
And Her Majesty the Queen, by Her representative, the Honourable David Laird, Indian Superintendent of the North-west Territories, agrees that all the payments and provisions named in the said treaty to be made to each Chief and his Band shall be faithfully made and fulfilled to the aforesaid Chiefs and their Bands.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we, the said Indian Superintendent of the North-west Territories and the
said Chiefs and Headmen of the Wood Cree Tribe of Indians, have hereto set our hands at Carlton this third day of September, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight.
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ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
We, the undersigned Indian Chief and Headmen, having had communication of the treaty made and concluded at Forts Carlton and Pitt in the summer of 1876, but not having been present at the conferences at which said treaty was negotiated, hereby agree to accept the terms and conditions of the said treaty and to abide thereby, in the same manner as if we had been present at the time the said treaty was first signed.
ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
Whereas, Min-a-he-quo-sis, or Little Pine, a Cree Chief, on behalf of his Band and certain other Cree Indians, comprising twenty lodges, inhabitants of the country covered by the treaty commonly known as "Treaty No. 6," made between Her Majesty the Queen, by Her Commissioners, the Honourable Alexander Morris, the Honourable James McKay and the Honourable William Joseph Christie, of the one part;
And the Plain and Wood Cree Tribes of Indians of the other part, at Carlton, on the twenty-third and twenty-eighth days of August, and near Fort Pitt on the ninth day of September, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, who have not yet given in their adhesion to the said treaty, have presented themselves to Edgar Dewdney, Esquire, Indian Commissioner for the North-west Territories, and expressed a desire to join in the said treaty.
And whereas the said Commissioner has recognized the said "Little Pine" as the Headman of his Band, and the said Band of twenty lodges have selected and appointed Pap-a-way, "The Lucky Man," one of their number as the Headman of their Band, and have presented him as such to the said Commissioner, who has recognized and accepted him as such Headman;
NOW, THIS INSTRUMENT WITNESSETH that the said "Little Pine" and Pap-a-way or "the Lucky Man," for themselves and on behalf of the Bands which they represent, do transfer, surrender
and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of Her Government of the Dominion of Canada, all their right, title and interest whatsoever which they have held or enjoyed of, in and to the territory described and fully set out in the said treaty; also, all their right, title and interest whatsoever which they have held or enjoyed of, in and to the territory described and fully set out in the said treaty; also all their right, title and interest
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whatsoever to all other lands wherever situated, whether within the limits of any other treaty
heretofore made or hereafter to be made with Indians or elsewhere in Her Majesty's territories, to have and to hold the same unto and for the use of Her Majesty, the Queen, Her heirs and successors for ever. And do hereby agree to accept the several benefits, payments and reserves promised to the Indians adhering to the said treaty at Carlton and Fort Pitt on the dates above mentioned; and further, do solemnly engage to abide by, carry out and fulfil all the stipulations,
obligations and conditions contained on the part of the Indians therein named, to be observed and performed, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if the said "Little Pine" and Pap-a-way or "the Lucky Man," and the Bands whom they represent had been originally contracting parties thereto, and had been present at the treaty at Carlton and Fort Pitt, and had there attached their signatures to the said treaty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Edgar Dewdney, Indian Commissioner for the North-west Territories,
and the said "Little Pine" and Pap-a-way or "the Lucky Man," Headmen of the said Bands, hereby giving their adhesion to the said treaty, have hereunto subscribed and set their hands at Fort Walsh, in the said North-west Territories, this second day of July, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine.
ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
WHEREAS, Big Bear, a Cree Chief, on behalf of his Band, comprising thirty lodges, inhabitants of the country covered by the treaty commonly known as "Treaty Number Six," made between Her Majesty the Queen, by Her Commissioners the Honourable Alexander Morris, the Honourable James McKay and the Honourable William Joseph Christie, of the one part, and Plain and Wood Cree Tribe of Indians of the other part at Carlton, on the twenty-third and twenty-eighth days of August, and near Fort Pitt on the ninth day of September, in the year of Our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-six, who have not yet given in their adhesion to the said Treaty, have presented themselves to Allan Macdonald, Esq., Indian Agent of Treaty Number Four, and expressed a desire to join in the same treaty; and whereas the said Indian Agent has recognized the said "Big Bear" as the Chief of their Band.
NOW THIS INSTRUMENT WITNESSETH, that the said "Big Bear," for himself and on behalf of the
Band which he represents, does transfer, surrender and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of Her Government of the Dominion of Canada, all his right, title and interest whatsoever, which he has held or enjoyed, of, in and to the territory described and fully set out in the said treaty; also all his right, title and interest whatsoever to all other lands wherever situated, whether within the limits of any other treaty heretofore made or hereafter to be made with Indians, or elsewhere in Her Majesty's territories. To have and to hold
the same unto and for the use of Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors forever. And do hereby agree to accept the several benefits, payments and reserves promised to the Indians, adhering to the said treaty at Carlton and Fort Pitt on the dates above mentioned; and further, do solemnly engage to abide by, carry out and fulfil all the stipulations, obligations and conditions contained on the part of the Indians therein named, to be observed and performed,
and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty as if the said "Big Bear" and the Band which he represents had been originally contracting parties thereto, and had been present
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at the treaty at Carlton and Fort Pitt, and had then attached his signature to the said treaty as
Chief of the said Band.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Allan Mcdonald, Esquire, Indian Agent, and the said "Big Bear," Chief of the said Band, hereby giving his adhesion to the said treaty, have hereunto subscribed and set their hands at Fort Walsh, in the said North-West Territories, this eighth day of December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two.
ADHESION BY CREE INDIANS
We the undersigned Chiefs and Headmen, on behalf of ourselves and the other members of the Wood Cree Tribe of Indians, having had explained to us the terms of the treaty made and concluded near Carlton, on the 23rd day of August and on 28th day of said month respectively, and near Fort Pitt on the 9th day of September, 1876, between Her Majesty the Queen, by the Commissioners duly appointed to negotiate the said treaty, and the Plain and Wood Cree and
other Tribes of Indians inhabiting the country within the limits defined in said treaty, but not having been present at the councils at which the articles of the said treaty were agreed upon, do now hereby for ourselves and the Bands which we represent, in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to us and the Bands which we represent, transfer, surrender, and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, to and for the use of the
Government of the Dominion of Canada, all our right, title and interest whatsoever which we and the said Bands which we represent hold and enjoy, or have held and enjoyed, of, in and to the territory included within the following limits: All and singular that portion or tract of land being the north part of the Land District of Prince Albert, as shown on the maps published by the Honourable the Minister of the Interior, dated at Ottawa on the 31st day of August, 1885; the same tract being north of the northerly limit of Treaty No.6, North-West Territory, containing
11,066 square miles, be the same more or less, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point being the north-west corner of projected Township No. 70, Range 10, west of the Third Initial Meridian; thence easterly along the northern boundaries of projected Townships Nos. 70 to the north-east corner of projected Township No. 70, Range 13, west of the Second Initial Meridian; thence southerly following the east boundary of said 13th Range of
projected Townships to the northern limits of Treaty No. 6. into the projected Township No. 60; thence westerly following the northerly limit of Treaty No. 6 to the south-eastern shore of Green Lake, being at the north-easterly part of projected Township No. 58, Range 10, west of the Third Initial Meridian; thence following the westerly shore of Green Lake to the main inlet thereof known as Beaver River; thence up the right bank of Beaver River to its intersection with the west boundary of projected Township No. 62, Range 10, west of the Third Initial Meridian; thence
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northerly following the west boundary of projected townships of Range 10, west of the Third
Initial Meridian, to the point of commencement.
Also, all our right, title and interest whatsoever to all other lands wherever situated, whether within the limits of any other treaty heretofore made, or hereafter to be made with Indians, and whether the said lands are situated in the North-West Territories of elsewhere in Her Majesty's Dominion, to have and to hold the same unto and for the use of Her Majesty the Queen, Her
heirs and successors forever.
And we hereby agree to accept the several benefits, payments and reserves promised to the Indians adhering to the said treaty at Fort Pitt or Carlton; with the proviso as regards the amount to be expended annually for ammunition and twine, and as respects the amount to be expended for three years annually in provisions for the use of such Indians as are settled on reserves and are engaged in cultivating the soil, to assist them in such cultivation, that the
expenditure on both of these items shall bear the same proportion to the number of Indians now treated with as the amounts for those two items as mentioned in Treaty No. 6 bore to the number of Indians then treated with. And we solemnly engage to abide by, carry out and fulfil all the stipulations, obligations and conditions therein contained on the part of the Chiefs and Indians therein named to be observed and performed, and we agree in all things to conform to
the articles of the said treaty, as if we ourselves and the Bands which we represent had been originally contracting parties thereto and had been present at the council held near Fort Pitt or near Carlton and had there attached our signatures to the said treaty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Her Majesty's special Commissioners and the Chiefs and Councillors of the Bands hereby giving their adhesion to the said treaty have hereunto subscribed and set their hands at Montreal Lake this eleventh day of February, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-nine.
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WHEREAS we the undersigned Chiefs and Headmen have had communication of the treaty commonly known as Treaty Number Six made between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and certain tribes of Indians at Carlton and Fort Pitt, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, and of the intention of His Most Gracious Majesty King George VI, by the Grace of God of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, to extend its provisions to us through His Commissioners, Malcolm
McCrimmon and John Lothrop Grew, both of the City of Ottawa;
NOW THEREFORE we the said Chiefs and Headmen hereby for ourselves and the Indians whom we represent, in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to us and the Indians whom we represent, cede, transfer, surrender and relinquish to His Majesty the King, His heirs and successors, forever, all our right, title and privileges whatsoever to all lands in His Majesty's Dominions;
AND we hereby agree to accept the several provisions, payments and reserves of the said treaty as therein stated, and solemnly promise and engage to abide by and carry our all the stipulations and obligations therein contained, to be observed and performed by the Chiefs and Indians therein named, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if we ourselves and the Indians whom we represent had originally been contracting parties thereto;
AND His Majesty, the King, by His representatives, aforesaid, agrees that all the payments and provisions named in the said treaty to be made to each Chief and his Band shall be faithfully made and fulfilled to the aforesaid Chiefs and Headmen and the Indians whom they represent;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, His Majesty's Commissioners and the said Chiefs and Headmen have set their hands as hereinafter set forth.
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Adhesion to Treaty Number Six
WHEREAS we the undersigned Chief and Headmen have had communication of the treaty commonly known as Treaty Number Six made between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and certain tribes of Indians at Carlton and Fort Pitt, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, and of the intention of His Most Gracious Majesty the King George VI, by the Grace
of God of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of the Faith, to extend its provisions to us through His Commissioner, James Pember Brookbank Ostrander, of the City of Regina;
NOW THEREFORE we the said Chief and Headmen hereby for ourselves and the Indians whom we represent, in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to us and the Indians whom we represent, cede, transfer, surrender and relinquish to His Majesty the King, His
heirs and successors, forever, all our right, title and privileges whatsoever to all lands in His Majesty's Dominions;
AND we hereby agree to accept the several provisions, payments and reserves of the said treaty as therein stated, and solemnly promise and engage to abide by and carry out all the stipulations and obligations therein contained, to be observed and performed by the Chiefs and Indians
therein named, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if we ourselves and the Indians whom we represent had originally been contracting parties thereto;
AND His Majesty the King, by his representative, aforesaid, agrees that all the payments and provisions named in the said treaty to be made to each Chief and his Band shall be faithfully made and fulfilled to the aforesaid Chief and Headmen and the Indians whom they represent;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, His Majesty's Commissioner and the said Chief and Headmen have set
their hands as hereinafter set forth.
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Adhesion to Treaty Number Six
WHEREAS we the undersigned Indians have had communication of the treaty commonly known as Treaty Number Six made between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and certain tribes of Indians at Carlton and Fort Pitt, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, and of the intention of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of
the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to extend its provisions to us through His Commissioner, Malcom McCrimmon, of the City of Ottawa;
NOW THEREFORE we the said Indians hereby in consideration of the provisions of the said treaty being extended to us cede, transfer, surrender and relinquish to Her Majesty the Queen, Her heirs and successors, forever, all our right title and privileges whatsoever to all lands in Canada;
AND we hereby agree to accept the several provisions, payments and reserves of the said treaty as therein stated, and solemnly promise and engage to abide by and carry out all the stipulations and obligations therein contained, to be observed and performed by the Chiefs and Indians therein named, and in all things to conform to the articles of the said treaty, as if we ourselves had originally been contracting parties thereto;
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AND Her Majesty the Queen, by Her representative, aforesaid, agrees that all the payments and
provisions named in the said treaty to be made to each Chief and his Band shall be faithfully made and fulfilled to the aforesaid Indians.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Her Majesty's Commissioner and the said Indians have set their hands as hereinafter set forth.
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APPENDIX FIVE
Brain Storming
Brain Storming Wealth Generating
• Choose
• Wealth Generation
• Can Be Implemented Immediately
• Be Realistic
• Can have an immediate Return
Part l
Choose 2 from your list
Discuss and write on the flip chart paper the 2 ideas.
Part II Brain Storm
Wealth generating ideas
Co-generation
Pawnshop
Tribal Farms
• Hemp
• Green House
• Organic Farming
• Water power
• Cattle Operation
Recycling Depot
Property Management
Gaming – online, casino
Fee for service garbage pickup, clean up
Carbon Tax
Tolls/Access Fee
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Car Wash
Recreational facilities
Cannabis
Cattle Ranch
Solar panel manufacturing
Commercial Laundry – garment clothing
Tourism
Alternative Energy
Brain Storm Existing Businesses Programs
1. Oskiya Billiards
2. Youth Program
3. Education
4. Health Pharmacy
5. Public Works
6. Social Group Homes
7. Blue Quills
8. Administration
9. Eagle Healing Lodge
10. Tribal Administration
11. Meals on Wheels
12. Volunteering
13. Automotive Shop
14. Castle Building
15. Class 1 Driving School
16. Walter s
17. Peyasew
18. Smoke Eaters
19. 7 Lakes
20. Trust
21. Pimee Well Service
22. Sewing Centre
23. Youth Centre
24. Ambulance
25. Fire Hall
26. Wahkotwin Child and Family Service
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27. Camp Lake Ranch
28. SSB Insulators
29. Museum
30. Human Resource Development
31. Bussing
32. Slab Bus
33. Drum Makers
34. Traditional Teachers
35. Arts and Crafts
Pawn Shop
Trading Post
Movie Rental
Library
Staples – Office Supplies
Hair Salons – Shadified
Mini Golf
Funeral Chapel – Monuments
Prison
Rehab Centre
Lake Resorts
RV Camping Area
Oil Bay
Housing
Grocery Store x
Clothing
Esthetics
Stores
Pow wow
Training
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Barber Shop
Car Wash
Slaughter House
Casino
Hotel
Swimming Pool
Aquatic Centre
Recreation Centre
Court House
Court House
Restaurant
Tim Hortons
McDonalds
Car Dealership
Shopping Malls
Insurance
Beach
Parks
Kids Stores
Popeye ‘s
Chuck ‘E Cheese
Golf Course
Walmart
Spray Park
Club Sports
Pet Shop
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Green House
Farm Supply
Shoe Store
Video/Electronics
Theatre
Subway
Sport Shop
Sephora
Bottled Water
Furniture Store
Optometrist
SPA
Foot Clinic
Fitness Centre
Garment Factory
Studio / Theatre
Dollar Store
Port A Potty
Utilities
Big and Tall
Communications – Phone Provided
Internet
Dollar Store
Solar Farm
Liquor Store
Marijuana Store Front
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Co-Generation
Feedlot Slaughter House
Restaurant Fast Food (Tim Hortons)
Land Access Fee @ 20 %
Land Lease
Bank Machine
VLT/Casino
Bottle Water
Garment Factory – Sewing Centre
Real Estate – Apartments, Homes
Tourism
Band Farm
Laundry Mart
Car Wash
Laundry Mat
Groceries
Casino
Clothing
Bingo
Shoes
Vehicles
(Any kind of equipment i.e. Saws, axes, lawnmower)
Fabric material
Green House
Recreation e.g. Hockey Equipment
Restaurants
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Pawn Shops
Workshops meeting
Fashion Show
Mechanic Shop/Auto Body
Performing Arts
Kinship Care
Senior Homes
Jails/institution
Education
Funeral Home
Tribal Police Services
Grounds Maintenance
Political meetings
Hospital
Floral Shop
Women’s Shelter
Suicide Prevention Services
Swimming Pool Hot Tub
Co-generation
Arts and Crafts gift shop
Outside toilets – at homes
Banking
Clothing
Groceries
Marijuana
VLT’s
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Casino
Alcohol
Tim Hortons
Vehicle Maintenance
Car Wash
Golf
Spray parks
Skate Parks
Soccer Fields
Laundry Mat
Public Transportation – Buses
Technology
Log Cabin – tourism
Country Mix Band
Medical
Rehab
Housing/Apartments
Bottle Depot
Property Management Permits/Surcharge
Swimming Pool
Library
Nails/Hair
Funeral Home
More Land
Gravel Site
Massage
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Gravel Site
Fitness Center Physical Therapy
Hockey Arena
Health Store
2Multi Plex
Camping Area
Popeye’s McDonalds
KFC
Bottle Water
Pizza and Wings
Radio Station
Indoor Park
Outdoor Skating Rink
News Letter/Website/Utube
External Providers
Auto Mechanics
Grocery
Clothing
Fast Food
Pet Shops
Tire Shops
Oil Changes
Nail Salon
Salon Spa
Laundry
Schools
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Doctors
Car Wash
Dental
Optometrist
Restaurants
Bldg. Supplies
Meeting and Workshop
Casino
Karaoke
Sports
Chinese Restaurants
Gentlemen’s Club
Bottle Depot
Promotional Items
Tourism Building
Gift Shop
Wholesale Store
Scarp Yard
Community Garden
Meat Shop
Plumbing Store
Franchises
Theatre
Bakery
Law Firm
Accounting Firm
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Music Shop
Logistics Company
Parkade
Safety Supply Store
Storage
U Haul
Steal Works
Vet
Chinese Restaurant
Internet Provider
Swimming Pool
Sports Lounge
Library
Vehicle Providers
Water
Insurance
Bank
Manufactory
Golf Course
Horse Riding
Zip-lining
Cannabis Dispensary
Beaches
Bio-waste Facility
Solar Energy
Waste Transfer Station
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Hospital
Electronic and IT
Seniors Lodge
Skating Rink
Building Centre
Bingo
Water Delivery
Landry Mat
Green House
Hotel
Cell Phone Provider
Landscaping
Fine Arts
Sewing Centre
Coffee Shop
Ceremonial Centre
Band Hall (for wakes)
Linen Manufacturing
Dry cleaners
Funeral Homes
Travel Agency
Register
Rehab Center
Herbal Store
Natural Gas Provider
Recycling centre
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Games Centre
Playground
Splash Park
Plastics Manufacturing
Daycare/day homes
Artisans
Cabinet Makers
Conference Centre
Casket Making
Payday Loans
Greeting Card Manufacturing
Food
Tim Hortons
A and W
Smites
Chinese Food
Super Store
Walmart
Mobile Food
Trucks
Hot dog Stand
Butcher
GNC Retail
Bumper to Bumper
Windshield Repair
Transfer/eco station
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Car Dealership Bank TD, ATB
Clothing
Next to New
Moore’s
Big and Tall
Winners
Sketcher s
Rec Room
West 49
Ardene s
Tip Top
International Clothes
Western Wear
Medicines
Hemp Store
Trading Post
Recreational
Golf Course
Amusement Park
Swimming Pool
Fitness Centre
Theatre
Daily Amenities
Co-Generation
Computer shop and Repair
Hair Salon Nail
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Laundry Mat
Cultural /Tours
Out Fitters
Riffle Range
Art Gallery
Recreational Studio
Green House
Off Reserve Services
Farming Supplies
Tools Farm Supplies
Costco Walmart Sobeys
Medicines/pharmacy
Auto Supplies/Mechanics
Carwash
Gas Bar
Tire Shop
Golf
Movies
PV Mart
Clothing
Tim’s/MacDonald’s
Pawn Shop
Storage
Jewellery
Water
Salon
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Solar Power
Tow Trucks/impound
Printing Services
Gym/Rec Center
Livestock/Fee Transportation
Jobs/Employment
Equipment Rental
Coffee Shop
Game Shop
Dollarama
Governance Center
Housing / Reno’s
Bank/Financial Needs
Gardening Supplies
Hardware
Restaurants
Power Corp/Bills
Internet Provider
Policing
Ambulance
Telecommunications
Hospital
Seniors Lodge
Education/schools
Trade Shops
Electronics
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Handicrafts
Craft goods
Car Dealerships
Pediatricians
House Hold Products
Arts and Crafts
Music Radio Recording
Video Production
Insurance
Tourism
Farming
Cattle/Horse
Laundry Mat
Garages
Don dons Detailing
Welding
Cistern Cleaners
Farmers
D.S. Track and Amusements
Church
Culture
WTP
1st Response
Roads Department
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Doctors
Dentist
Nurses
Drum Group
Powwow
Rodeo
Slow Pitch – Rec
Indigenous Games
Youth Council
Hunters
Contractors
Fisher men
Lakeside Pool Team
BUSINESS SERVICES SADDLE LAKE CREE NATION
Business
Services
Programs
Human Resource
1. 68
2. 54
3. 52
4. 72
5. 49
6. 41
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Group 7
Part I
1. Casino
2. Seniors Housing
Group 7
Part II
1. Real Estate
2. Solar Energy
3. Co-generation – Green Houses, log homes medical cannabis
4. Bingo
5. Laundry Mat – 6th Load Free
6. Artisan Gift Store
SERVICES IN SADDLE LAKE
1. Bison Auto
2. Health Centre 23 services
3. Bussing
4. Complex
5. Arena
6. Water Treatment
7. Horse Mans Club
8. Recreation
9. Fire Department
10. Boys and Girls Club
11. Solar System
12. Lottery Program
13. Roads
14. Public Works
15. Social Development
16. Reinvestments
17. Building Supply
18. Sewing Centre
19. Dicks Auto
20. Oskiya Pool Hall
21. Smoke Eaters
22. HRD
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23. O trust
24. Rodeo Club
25. Pow wow Grounds
26. Keyano Pimee
27. Peyesew
28. Basketball Champions (Youth)
29. Minor Hockey
30. Medical Taxi
31. Referral
32. Hand games
33. Alberta Indian Games
34. North American Indigenous Games
35. Landfill
36. High School
37. Elementary School
38. TLU
39. Seniors Lodge
40. Oil and Gas
41. Water Treatment Plant
42. Traditional Healers
43. Knowledge Keepers
44. Head start
45. Post Office
46. Nats Business
47. Water s
48. Pharmacy
49. Dental
50. Optometrist
51. BQ
52. Sam’s Pool Hall
Business and Programs SLCN
1. Bison Auto 2. Sewing Center 3. Peyasew 4. Seven Lakes 5. Keyano 6. Oskiya Billiards 7. Hockey Arena
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8. Minor Hockey 9. Walter’s 10. Eugene’s Gas Bar 11. North-side Store 12. Housing 13. Don Don’s Stinky Weasel Detailing 14. Driver’s Ed Training 15. Transporting 16. SSB 17. Pharmacy 18. Dick’s Auto 19. Building Supplies 20. Automotive Shop 21. Healing Lodge 22. Water Treatment Plant 23. Social Services 24. Public Works 25. RCMP 26. Reinvestment Training 27. Ambulance 28. Rodeo 29. Pow wow 30. Child welfare 31. Education 32. Economic Development 33. HRD Employment and Training 34. Consultation 35. Youth Centre 36. Health Centre 37. Dentist 38. Senior’s Lodge 39. Oil and Gas 40. Camp Lake Ranch (AB Ltd 544526) 41. Off Reserve Real Estate 42. News Letter 43. Fire Hall 44. D.Q. Ranch 45. Portage College 46. Kihew Asiney High School
47. Keyano Pimee 48. Sewing Centre 49. Eugene’s Gas Bar 50. Walters Store 51. Niwapin Smokes & Gas bar 52. Pool Room 53. Bottle Depot
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54. Pharmacy Store 55. Barber Shop 56. Dicks Auto 57. S.L. Castle Bldg. Supplies 58. Allan Auto 59. Floyds Tire 60. Taxi
17 business Referral Fire Wood Dental Health Center Seniors Centre Home Support Ketayak Society Youth Centre Boys and Girls Club Band / Singers Teddy’s Kitchen Churches Beach Head Start Water Treatment Plant Delivery Garbage pick up Meals on wheels Massages (Marda) Barber shop Fire hall Wellness / Counselling Services Ceremonial Services Matrix / Kids coyote program Cadets Church Choir 24 Bison Peyasew Smoke Eaters Drivers Ed Administration Castle 7 Lakes Pimee Oil Keyano Pimee O Trust Groups Homes
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Medical Taxis BQ Portage College Eugene’s Gas Bar Walters Store North-side Store Bison Auto Beach Tourism Water Treatment Pow wow Grounds Rodeo Grounds Sewing Centre Allan’s Auto Dicks Auto Housing Economic Development Education CFS HR Plumbers Health Centre Pharmacy Rodeo Boys and Girls Club Elders Group Public Works Healing Centre Arena Seniors Program Museum Finance Governance Centre RCMP Cultural Park Gas Plant Oil and Gas Auto Lottery Fund Dicks Auto New housing Economic Development Education CFS HRD Plumbers Health Centre
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Rodeo Boys and Girls Club Elders groups Public Works Healing Centre Seniors Program Museum Finance Governance Centre RCMP Cultural Park Gas Plant Oil and Gas Auto Membership Landfill Garda Security River Lake Doctors Lawyers CPA MBA 54 What exists in Saddle Lake? Bison Auto Smoke eaters Peyasew Sewing Center Building Supplies Korean Stores 7 Lakes Pimee Well Keyano Pimee O Trust Oskiya 4 Directions Drug Dealers 15 Services Class 1 School Bussing Contractors Farmers
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Massage Therapy Dental Optometrist Pharmacy Psychologist RCMP Youth Center Home Care 14 Programs Education Health Social Services Child welfare Administration Economic Development Public Works Traditional Land Use Housing First Nation Development Fund Cultural Education Employment and Training Lands/ Oil/Gas Membership Accounts HR Discoveries Post-Secondary Daycare Head start 20
PART I Bank Apartments PART II Land (real estate) Natural Gas to electricity
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PART I Super Store / Grocery Store Trading Post PART II Tribal Farms Waste Management to Energy PART I Gas bar BQ Cattle Ranch PART II Tribal Farms Co-generation PART I Grocery Store Recreation Centre PART II Cannabis Dispensary Shopping Center / Strip Mall PART I Casino Seniors Housing PART II Real Estate Co-Generation – Green Houses
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Notes Cannabis Dispensary IIIII Funeral Home Casket Making I Salon Laundry Matt Bottle Depot/Recycling Fast Food Francize (MacDonald’s) Car Wash Casino/Bingo Real Estate Automotive /Tire Shop Walmart Dollarama Shopping Centre Summary Sheet PART I Grocery Store Funeral Home PART II Band Farm Solar Farm - Utilities
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APPENDIX SIX INHERENT RIGHTS AND TREATY RIGHTS Inherent Rights Right To Reproduce Right To Our Language Right to Life Right to be Right Right to Land Mother Earth Right to hunt and fish Right to Customs Right to our individual spiritual practises Right to adequate housing Right to be male, female Right to make babies Right to Education Right to housing Right to medicine, Health Care Right to $5/ year Treaty Money Right to ceremonies Right to Family Right to Recreation Right to worship of choice Right to basic needs Right to be left handed Right to gender tolerance Right to our own laws Right to our own election laws Right to hold office TREATY RIGHTS What kind of Treaty Rights do we have? Cows and Plows Ammunition and Twine Hunting any time Trapping and Fishing Medicine Chest - Referral Education – Student Transport, Busing Annuities $5 Land and Traditional Land Use Membership – Election Law Agriculture Good Health to the nation
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Freedom to Travel North America Free Trade – Jay Treaty Treaty Right to meet in Council Health Medicine Chest Taxation Exemption Agriculture Cows and Plows Food Provisions, Staples, Bullet’s, Rations Exemption war services Dual Citizenship Cross Border Freely Hunting/Fishing Trapping and Gathering Shelter – Right to Shelter/Housing Treaty Annuity $5 / year New Elementary School Built Famine and Pestilent Clause – Social Services Hunting and Fishing Education Health Language Culture Farming Land Red Coat – Tribal Law help bring Indians to Justice What Treaty Rights Does SLCN have? Medicine Chest Agriculture Lands Education/school Commerce/Tribal Trade $5 Cows and Plows Ammunition Housing/Shelter Infrastructure Hunting Fishing Gathering Ceremony/Protocol Self – Determination Mobility Free Train Rides Fishing Hunting
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Natural Recourses and Subsurface Minerals Land Cows and Plows – Wheat, Barely, Potatoes, Oats, Tools Education Medicine Chest Shelter Agriculture $5 Transportation Hunting and Fishing Tax Free (on reserve) Jay Treaty (dual citizenship) Land Self-Government Oil and Gas/Natural Resources Ammunition and Twining Fish nets Protection from white Settlers Duty to consult INHERENT RIGHTS WHAT IS AN INHERENT RIGHT Language, different Dialects Culture, e.g. Ceremonies, Dances, Traditions Freedoms Treaties, Membership Cree Identity Nehiyo Economy e.g. the ability to be self-identifying Governance: Natural Laws, Traditional Laws, Spiritual Laws Resources: Soils, Animals, Insects, Waters, Right Sexual Orientation Right to Travel Freedom of Speech Right to Education Hunting and Fishing Cultural Practises Ceremonies Choice of Religion Self determination Land Self-Governance Sovereignty Tribal Customs
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Health Culture Language Ceremony/Protocol Medicine / Traditional Medicine Right to Govern Ourselves and make our own laws Sovereignty Traditional Justice System Natural Laws Education (Traditional Knowledge) Animals Self – sufficiency/self-determination
Traditional Knowledge
Language
Culture
Lands
Nation
Self-Government
Spiritual Laws
Customs
Traditional Song and Dance
Cultural Ceremonies
Medicinal Foods and Herbs
Animals (hunting/fishing)
No Boundaries (right to travel)
Freedom
Sharing and Caring
Roles and responsibilities
Water
Hereditary Chiefs
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Keepers of the land
Smudges
Natural Laws
More than 1 wife (as per Andy)
Language
Lands
Medicine
Ceremony
Education
Hunting and Fishing
Water
Family
History
Identity and Culture
Governance
Trees
(Natural Resources
Ability to make agreements with other nations Blackfoot Dene
Barter and Trade
Growing, producing from land (agriculture)
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APPENDIX SEVEN POWER POINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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APPENDIX EIGHT WORKSHOP EVALUATION
Please circle questions 1-4, and write in space provided for questions 5 - 6.
1. Did you find the speakers knowledgeable on the topic they presented?
Not Good (1) Good (2) Satisfied (3) Very Satisfied (4) Excellent (5)
2. Were the inherent rights and treaty rights relevant to Saddle Lake Economic
Development?
A. yes B. no
3. How did you find the location of the Think Tank?
Not Good (1) Good (2) Satisfied (3) Very Satisfied (4) Excellent (5)
4. Would you attend another Economic planning session or Think Tank?
A. yes b. no
5. What suggestion might you have for future sessions?
6. Do you have any relevant business ideas that were not mentioned?
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