Treaty 6

Quick Facts: Who was Treaty 6?

Subject:

Treaty 6

Known for:

The sixth of eleven numbered treaties signed between the Crown and First Nations.

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Treaty 6 is the sixth of the 11 numbered treaties that were signed by the Crown and various First Nations between 1871 and 1921. It is an agreement between the Crown and the Plains and Woods Cree, Assiniboine, and other band governments at Fort Carlton and Fort Pitt. Key figures, representing the Crown, involved in the negotiations were Alexander Morris, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and The North-West Territories; James McKay, The Minister of Agriculture for Manitoba; and William J. Christie, a chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company.

Career & Major Achievements

Chief Mistawasis and Chief Ahtahkakoop represented the Carlton Cree. Treaty 6 included terms that had not been incorporated into Treaties 1 to 5, including a medicine chest at the house of the Indian agent on the reserve, protection from famine and pestilence, more agricultural implements, and on-reserve education.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The area agreed upon by the Plains and Woods Cree represents most of the central area of the current provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. The treaty signings began on 18 August 1876 and ran until 9 September 1876.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1871: 1871 Milestone — Treaty 6 is the sixth of the 11 numbered treaties that were signed by the Crown and various First Nations between 1871 and 1921.
2. 1876: 1876 Milestone — The treaty signings began on 18 August 1876 and ran until 9 September 1876.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty 6

True or False: “True or False: Treaty 6 incorporated terms regarding on-reserve education and protection from famine that were already included in Treaties 1 through 5.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The statement is false; Treaty 6 was notable precisely because it included vital terms, such as on-reserve education and protection from famine, that had not been incorporated into Treaties 1 to 5.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Abanindranath Tagore — Historical peer (Born in 1871) (1871): Pioneering figure of the Bengal School, modernizing Indian art against Western influence.
• Alexander Scriabin — Historical peer (Born in 1871) (1871): Russian composer and pianist, known for his highly dissonant, mystical, and color-coded musical language.
• Aaron Beck — Historical peer (Born in 1921) (1921): Father of Cognitive Therapy and CBT, revolutionizing psychiatric treatment.
• ʻAbdu'l-Bahá — Historical peer (Died in 1921) (1921): Successor to Baháʼu'lláh and guiding light of the Baháʼí Faith.
• 13th Dalai Lama — Historical peer (Born in 1876) (1876): Spiritual leader of Tibet who championed national independence and modernization.
• Abdulaziz — Historical peer (Died in 1876) (1876): Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, whose reign spanned major reforms and decline.

Frequently Asked Questions about Treaty 6