Treaty 11

Quick Facts: Who was Treaty 11?

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Treaty 11

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The final of the Numbered Treaties, an agreement between First Nations and the Canadian Crown.

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Origins & Early Life

Treaty 11, the last of the Numbered Treaties, was an agreement established between 1921 and 1922 between King George V and various First Nation band governments in what is today the Northwest Territories. Henry Anthony Conroy was appointed treaty commissioner and conducted the negotiations and signings in 1921. However, he was unable to gain signatures from some bands in the Liard district during that summer.

Career & Major Achievements

Further complicating matters was Conroy's death in April 1922. Thomas William Harris, the Indian Agent at Fort Simpson, Conroy's replacement, conducted the remaining treaty signings at Liard in July 1922. The signatories included Bishop Gabriel-Joseph-Elie Breynat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Mackenzie.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The boundary between Treaty 8 and Treaty 11 is ambiguous. The Yellowknives Dene First Nation is a signatory to Treaty 8, but according to the text of the treaties the Yellowknife Nation's territory, known as Chief Drygeese Territory, is within Treaty 11.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1921: 1921 Milestone — Treaty 11, the last of the Numbered Treaties, was an agreement established between 1921 and 1922 between King George V and various First Nation band governments in what is today the Northwest Territories.
2. 1922: 1922 Milestone — Further complicating matters was Conroy's death in April 1922.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty 11

True or False: “True or false: The Yellowknives Dene First Nation's traditional territory is explicitly stated in the text of Treaty 11 as being within its boundaries.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text of the treaties indicates that the Yellowknife Nation's territory, known as Chief Drygeese Territory, is within Treaty 11, even though the Yellowknives Dene First Nation is a signatory to Treaty 8.

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