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About Treaties
A Treaty is a formal agreement between two parties. The Numbered Treaties, which cover all of Manitoba, are formal agreements that created a relationship between the Crown and First Nations. As a result, each party has certain expectations and obligations, both explicit and implicit. The Numbered Treaties provided First Nations with annuities, education, reserves and protection of their traditional economies, while the Crown acquired the means to open up territories, including modern day Manitoba, for settlement and agricultural and resource development. Learn more.
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TRCM Mandate
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Treaty No. 5
Treaty No 5 was negotiated and signed by the largest number of First Nation communities within Manitoba at different locations and times. The first signing of Treaty No. 5 occurred at Berens River in 1875. Adhesions to Treaty No. 5 were signed throughout Manitoba's north.
The First Nation communities that took part in these proceedings include: Chemawawin, Berens River, Black River, Bloodvein, Cross Lake, Fisher River, Grand Rapids, Hollow Water, Kinonjeoshtegon, Little Black River, Mosakahiken, Norway House, Opaskwayak and Poplar River.
Download Text of Treaty 5 & Adhesions
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