Elder Alma Kytwayhat from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation was a catalyst of change. Elder Kytwayhat made connections with the province’s youth, teachers, and leaders to build understanding and a harmonious future for all Saskatchewan citizens. 

She played a significant role in building respect for Cree language, culture and spirituality, teaching students in schools to promote greater understanding and respect. She was responsible for educating 7,000 Saskatchewan teachers on the history, meaning and future of treaties and the treaty relationship in our province. For more on the tribute to the late Elder Alma Kytwayhat, join us here.   

The OTC was re-opened in 2007 under the leadership of the Honourable Bill McKnight, PC. Mr. McKnight was born in Elrose, Saskatchewan and spent 14 years as a Member of Parliament for the riding of Kindersley-Lloydminster, including two and a half years as Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs.

For more on Treaty Commissioner and staff join us here

Please note that the emails sent from the "webmaster" in reply to questions/concerns have been bouncing back to the webmaster. Please call 306.244.2100 for password retrieval etc. We hope to have this problem fixed very soon.

 We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We are all Treaty People (click on link to join us at the We Are All Treaty People Video)

Treaties are beneficial to all people in Saskatchewan. They are considered mutually beneficial arrangements that quarantee co-existence  between the treaty parties. Newcomers and their decendents benefit from the wealth generated from the land and the foundational rights provided in the treaties. They built their society in the new land where some were looking for political and religious freedoms. Today, there are misconceptions that only First Nations peoples are part to the treaties, but in reality, both parties are part of the treaty. All people in Saskatchewan are treaty people.

According to First Nations people's natural laws, all creation lived in balance and harmony.....

Treaty Essential Learnings.....page 16 (click on link to join us at the Treaty Essential Learnings section)

          

     Did you know? 

• Did you know..we have added our very own Calendar of Events?
• Did you know that "The Inaugural First Nations Economic Development Forum" will be held March 15th, 2012 in Saskatoon, SK-Treaty #6. Hosted by the SK First Nations EDO Network. Focus: Founding of the FN EDO Network, Trends, Opportunities, Best Practices and more! Watch for details in January.Contact Milt at (306) 244-2100.
• Did you know we have the French versions of the K - 6 Resources and TELs are available under Teachers Section Links.
• Did you know that OTC's very own, Milton Tootoosis was named EDO of the month from CANDO? Congratulations Milton!
• Did you know that Teachers wanting access to the Teacher's Login can now Apply for an Account and access the online resources available at the OTC.  It may take 1 to 2 business days for approval. If you have not received a confirmation email, please call  244-2100 as we have been having trouble with the webmaster email.
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• Did you know ....you can follow us with your smart phone! Just scan the barcode and away you go!  You can also share the barcode from one smart phone to another! Don't forget to share the news!

Treaty 4 Flag Raising Ceremony

For the first time in Canadian history, a First Nations flag was permanently raised in front of a government building. The Treaty 4 flag was raised on Friday, October 14th, 2011 in front of Queen Elizabeth II Court (Regina's city hall).

Background

The Treaty 4 flag was the vision of the late Elder Gordon Oakes who wanted the people of Treaty 4 territory to have a flag to fly alongside the Canada, Saskatchewan and municipal flags. Gordon believed in the need to share the land, the resources and most importantly to share the understanding of the teachings.

In May 2011, Regina City Council approved a report to fly the Treaty 4 flag in front of Regina CIty Hall. This decision was the culmination of several years of discussion, consultation and relationship building with the First Nations community. This event is of historical significance as the City of Regina is the first Canadian municipality to permanently raise a First Nations flag.

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