Chief Larry Ahenakew and the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are extending an official invitation to His Majesty the King to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6. The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is pleased to support this significant act of Treaty renewal.
The commemoration will
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Creating a Treaty Timeline
Published - 17/01/2025The massive timeline allows people to walk through Treaty history.
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Government House launches video series
Published - 27/11/2024The Office of the Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan is pleased to share a series of videos created by Government...
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nêhiyawak Language Experience receives literacy award
Published - 05/11/2024"The nêhiyawak Language Experience is so deserving of this recognition"
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National Indigenous History Month
Published - 01/06/2024Indigenous people have lived on this land since time immemorial and Indigenous contributions continue to shape Canada...
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Saskatoon Open Door Society's Treaty Learning Journey
Published - 28/08/2023"I've gained a greater understanding of the issues facing our Indigenous brothers and sisters,”
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OTC shares Treaty timeline through Government House
Published - 10/07/2023"Many more will have an opportunity to learn about our Treaty history throughout the summer.”
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OTC's Treaty Learning Journey
Published - 24/03/2023Learn more by taking the Treaty Learning Journey
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OTC at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Published - 30/11/2022"Coming together to heal and having support and resources to do this is such an important part of this process.”
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OTC attends October Treaty Medal ceremonies
Published - 31/10/2022The OTC is happy to be able to attend these important events that show the emphasis being placed on Treaty in the...
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OTC celebrates first ever Treaty boundary sign installed on Saskatchewan highway
Published - 26/09/2022"A sign seems like a small action, but it represents something significant."
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Site showcases local story of reconciliation in rural Saskatchewan
Published - 24/06/2022“This is a story of bridge-building and peacemaking.”
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OTC supports call for Papal visit to Saskatchewan
Published - 09/05/2022“Along with witnessing the impacts, we call on the Catholic church to make records available that residential school...
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Bishop Murray Treaty Medal Installation
Published - 06/04/2022Office of the Treaty Commissioner applauds the actions of Bishop Murray
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022
Published - 21/03/2022Be involved for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, watch We Will Stand Up and engage...
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Indigenous Storytelling Month at the OTC
Published - 16/02/2022The OTC offers free sessions to help people have the opportunity to learn and experience culture through storytelling.
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OTC shares history though Eagle Feather News
Published - 04/07/2021By telling stories about Treaties through archival documents, we can further promote Treaty literacy.
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OTC visit to Canoe Lake Cree Nation
Published - 28/04/2021The Treaty Commissioner is pleased to be able to visit communities and have discussions on Treaty relationships.
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Teaching Treaties in the Classroom goes online
Published - 12/02/2021“I could feel the energy of the people even though we were miles apart, it felt like we were with them in a...
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OTC calls for cultural competency training in schools
Published - 23/12/2020“I wore a ribbon skirt to the swearing in of our Lieutenant Governor and I wore a ribbon skirt to meet the Governor...
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Historica Canada launches Reconciliation podcast
Published - 03/03/2020Historica Canada launches three-part podcast series on Residential Schools
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OTC in Fond du Lac
Published - 22/02/2020“I believe they left with so much more than can ever be taught in a classroom, the cultural and traditional exchange...
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Aboriginal Storytelling Month
Published - 26/01/2020Across Saskatchewan in February, libraries, schools and organizations will host Aboriginal storytelling events.
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Witness Blanket stops in North Battleford
Published - 17/01/2020The original is a cedar-framed work inspired by a woven blanket and includes hundreds of objects recovered from 77...
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Growing knowledge on Treaty relationships
Published - 07/12/2019OTC working to engage more people in Truth and Reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to...
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OTC renews college strategic alliance
Published - 04/11/2019The Great Plains College has been working with the OTC since 2012, and in 2017 the first two-year alliance was signed.
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Learning a Language
Published - 10/10/2019“I feel my heart being connected when I hear my language."
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Buffalo People Arts Institute event
Published - 04/10/2019"It was an amazing learning experience and hope to come back again."
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Teaching Treaties Workshop 2019
Published - 01/08/2019Teaching Treaties in the Classroom workshop was made up enthusiastic group from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, India...
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ayisinowak: A Communications Guide recognized with award
Published - 27/05/2019“Learning about history and the treaty relationship, and sharing culture is where true reconciliation lies," said...
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OTC staff day at Wanuskewin
Published - 19/05/2019Medicine Walk and tipi raising during OTC staff learning day at Wanuskewin
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SIIT launches new career bus
Published - 18/05/2019The bus provides mobile career services to communities’ province wide.
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Regina school hosts Treaty Fair
Published - 30/04/2019Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan Mary Culbertson spoke at Thomson Community School
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Treaty Literacy Fun Night
Published - 11/03/2019“It was an excellent opportunity to engage the parents and grandparents through activities geared towards their...
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Treaty medal ceremony
Published - 06/03/2019“It’s really incredible to see how those kids understand. They now understand what Treaty is, they know they are...
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OTC witnesses creation of first urban reserve dedicated to education
Published - 13/02/2019Historic signing ceremony creates the first urban reserve in Canada specifically for education
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University of Saskatchewan celebrates Indigenous Achievement
Published - 07/02/2019Forty-two students celebrated during annual Indigenous Achievement Awards
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Talking Treaties at Yorkton high school
Published - 14/01/2019Two days of presentations at Yorkton Regional High School
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First Nations Membership and Indigenous Rights
Published - 05/12/2018Native Women’s Association of Canada and Saskatchewan Aboriginal Women’s Circle Corporation discussion on First...
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New resource coming to Saskatchewan Classrooms
Published - 02/11/2018"We are proud to have worked with our First Nations Elders and educators with the assistance of the Ministry of...
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OTC and libraries sign strategic alliance
Published - 30/10/2018“I look forward to all the great things that will come from this alliance.”
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Wicihitowin Aboriginal Engagement Conference
Published - 19/10/2018The 4th annual conference had its largest ever turnout
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OTC supports Blanket Exercise
Published - 18/10/2018Workshop helps people to understand the impacts of colonization
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Grand opening of Saskatoon’s Chief Mistawasis Bridge
Published - 02/10/2018Grand entry kicked off events at the bridge opening
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OTC at the 2018 Saskatchewan Student Leadership Conference
Published - 21/09/2018Reconciliation: Fulfilling the Spirit and Intent of Treaty through Cultural Awareness and Positive Race Relations.
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Yorkton Tribal Council's Welcome Back to School
Published - 31/08/2018Mary Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan, speaks on the chance to make real change and Treaties in the...
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Great Plains College Reconciliation Event
Published - 05/06/2018Truth and Reconciliation, Act Now, Healing Families
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Treaty 6, Métis flag raising in Lloydminster
Published - 18/05/2018Lloydminster Catholic School Division raised the Treaty 6 and Métis flags at Holy Rosary High School
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OTC Speakers Bureau Gathering
Published - 13/04/2018With Speakers Judge David Arnot and Justice Murray Sinclair
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Treaty Fun Night
Published - 28/03/2018A Treaty Family night where kids could show the parents how much they’ve learned about the Treaty Relationship.
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Treaty 6 flag raising at École St. Gerard School
Published - 21/03/2018Event part of a year of learning for staff and students on Reconciliation and the Treaty relationship.
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OTC week in review
Published - 16/02/2018It was a busy week for staff at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.
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Great Plains College formalizes relationship with Office of the Treaty Commissioner
Published - 28/11/2017The college is committed to incorporating Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in capacity building, community service...
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Dr. Alexandra King named Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health
Published - 27/09/2017Dr. Alexandra King will begin a five-year term based in the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine on Oct....
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Treaty 6, Metis Homeland flag raised over Lakeland College campuses
Published - 14/09/2017Flag raising an outward sign of the steps Lakeland College is making towards Reconciliation
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Treaty Catalyst Teacher Workshops
Published - 10/08/2017There are now nineteen more teachers who are certified to deliver the Day 1 and Day 2 workshops...
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New website is resource for education on residential schools and Reconciliation
Published - 20/06/2017New website to supports learning and teaching legacy of residential schools and Reconciliation
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Mother Teresa students help tell Saskatchewan’s history through art and e-books
Published - 12/06/2017“I wanted to tie in art,” said Gallays. “Books need art. Plus the process of creating art helps tell the story,...
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STC Language Festival
Published - 18/05/2017Elders welcome students from Saskatoon Tribal Council to Annual Language Festival.
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U of S Nursing Reconciliation award seeks applications
Published - 14/04/2017The Dr. Gerri Dickson Leadership in Reconciliation Award is designed to recognize College of Nursing students for their...
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One Book, One Province
Published - 14/03/2017The One Book, One Province Project wants to bring Saskatchewan together through reading a single book.
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Orange Shirt Day events in Regina schools
Published - 30/09/2016"It’s going to be a day of tears and it’s going to be a day of healing,” said Sarah Longman, supervisor of...
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Economic reconciliation in action in Saskatoon
Published - 03/02/2016In an example of economic partnership and reconciliation, English River First Nation and the Peter Ballantyne Cree...
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