Fort Battleford hosts National Indigenous Peoples Day event

Fort Battleford National Historic Site near Duck Lake will be bustling with activity on Friday. 

To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and Parks Canada are hosting a special event that will bring together community members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, performers, and vendors for a day of learning and celebration. 

Treaty 6 was first signed on August 23, 1876, and while Fort Battleford was not a site of Treaty 6 negotiations, the treaty had profound impacts on many of the Indigenous Peoples who interacted with the fort and whose histories are connected to the region. 

“Treaty 6 is more than a historical agreement; it is a living document. As we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6, we have an opportunity to reflect on the undertakings agreed to by our ancestors and the responsibilities we share today. Living the Treaties means using these agreements to guide reconciliation and how to build for future generations to come,” said Dr. Kathy Walker, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan.