Treaty 6 celebration draws in thousands of attendees

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“Our first priority was to go see the parchment before they pack it up. As a high school teacher – I teach in Prince Albert – I thought it was very important to be here for this historic event and to see the parchment.” 

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Longjohn-Constant – who will be volunteering to assist special guests during Sunday’s commemorative ceremony at 2 p.m. – said she was happy to see such a wide diversity of people attend the celebration. 

“We are all Treaty people,” she remarked. 

“I think it is beautiful. I see people coming in from the powwow dressed in regalia walking around and visiting. I see non-Indigenous people walking around and enjoying the food and just blending in. Everybody is just having a good time in celebration together.” 

One major attaction at the celebration is the original Treaty 6 parchment. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

There are many vendors and information booths set up at the event. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

An original Treaty 6 medal can also be viewed at Fort Carlton. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Tours of Fort Carlton such as this exhibit showcasing the fur trade can also been seen. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Celine Pearson is another attendee enjoying the weekend at the gathering. She’s originally from Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation, but is a long-time resident of Prince Albert.  

“It’s very important for people to come to learn from each other,” Pearson said.  

“There are a lot of nationalities of people who are coming to our country now. They must learn from us, too. Every day you learn something new when you come out into the public [like this].” 

Pearson noted the hospitality at the celebration has been top-notch, adding Elders are being looked after and everyone is being treated to hot food, educational opportunities and entertainment.  

“There are so many young people,” she said. 

“They are learning and they are asking questions. There are presenters in different teepees and the kids are just waiting in line wanting to make the feathers and do the beading. They are all lining up and that is so nice to see.” 

Sunday is expected to be very busy with a closing ceremony, unveiling of the updated Fort Carlton Cairn Plaque and the showing of the Treaty 6 150th Commemorative Monument. Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe are all scheduled to be in attendance.

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com