Office of the Treaty Commissioner

Office of the Treaty Commissioner We Are All Treaty People The Office continued its work in Treaty land entitlement and education until its mandate expired in March 1996.

In 1989, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians and the Government of Canada created the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) with a five-year mandate to provide recommendations in the areas of Treaty land entitlement and education. The OTC played a vital role in the signing of the Treaty land entitlement agreements between 28 First Nations and the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. With t

he conclusion of the original OTC mandate, the FSIN and Canada seized the opportunity to renew the Office of theTreaty Commissioner under a new mandate. The Honourable Judge David M. Arnot was appointed Treaty Commissioner for a ten-year period by an Order of the Governor in Council signed by the Governor General of Canada effective January 1, 1997. Following a brief closure of the OTC, the office was back up and running in the summer of 2007 under the leadership of the Honourable Bill McKnight. OTC Mission Statement

The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), an independent body, will serve as the primary mechanism to coordinate and facilitate a bilateral process between Government of Canada and the Federation of Saskatchewan Nations to achieve a common understanding on Treaties No. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 in Saskatchewan. The OTC will assist the Parties in understanding the relationship building process inherent in the Treaties and promoting that relationship amongst all Canadians. The OTC is committed to coordinating the research, initiating, facilitating and supporting of initiatives aimed at achieving First Nations economic independence in the context of Treaty in a modern environment. The OTC is committed to coordinating independent and focused research on Treaty issues to assist the Parties. The OTC is committed to engaging in public information and public awareness programming to educate and advance good relations among all the peoples of Saskatchewan on Treaty issues. OTC Vision

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will have a common understanding on Treaties No. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 in the Province of Saskatchewan. OTC Values Commitment

The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is committed to the values of
Neutrality
Honesty
Integrity
Respect
Fairness
Accountability
Open Communication

Leaders of the Willow Cree: Beardy (Kamīyistowesit / Kamiscowesit), Strike-Him-on-the-Back (Wah-wee-kah-oo-tah-mah-hote)...
08/31/2026

Leaders of the Willow Cree: Beardy (Kamīyistowesit / Kamiscowesit), Strike-Him-on-the-Back (Wah-wee-kah-oo-tah-mah-hote) and One Arrow (Kāpeyakwāskonam) agreed to Treaty 6 150 years ago on Aug. 28 at a site of special spiritual significance that was based on a vision of Beardy.

As part of the commemoration ceremony last week, Beardy’s & Okemasis hosted the original Treaty 6 manuscript and honoured its past and present leadership as well as announced a joint partnership for a new soccer pitch with Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden and FIFA representatives.

Treaty Commissioner Kathy Walker thanked Beardy’s and Pemiska for all the work they do to honour the Treaty relationship, including through their pivotal role in co-organizing the Treaty 6 150th commemoration at Fort Carlton. Treaty 6 150

08/28/2026

Some of the highlights of Treaty 6 150 in the words of the team working behind the scenes.

On August 24th, 1876, four nations agreed to Treaty 4: Fishing Lake First Nation, YellowQuill First Nation, Kinistin Fir...
08/27/2026

On August 24th, 1876, four nations agreed to Treaty 4: Fishing Lake First Nation, YellowQuill First Nation, Kinistin First Nation and Swan Lake First Nation. The commemoration ceremony was held at Fort Pelly today and began with the lifting of the Pipe by four men and two women, in keeping with Anishinaabe protocol in this territory.

The Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan Dr.Kathy Walker was honoured to attend this 150th commemoration event.

For the first time since 1876, the original Treaty Six manuscript is back on the land where it was initially negotiated ...
08/26/2026

For the first time since 1876, the original Treaty Six manuscript is back on the land where it was initially negotiated and signed.

Inside the walls of Fort Carlton, Sask., crowds of people lined up to catch a rare public viewing of the historic papers.

“Being that close to it was a very powerful moment for me,” said Kevin Okemaysin after viewing the manuscript. “That is a piece of history that I am never going to see again. Not in my lifetime.”

Last weekend marks 150 years since the historic agreement between the British Crown and Indigenous leaders was signed at Fort Carlton on Aug. 23, 1876.

The 10-page manuscript was on display as part of the commemoration events.

See the full story at CTV news
ctvnews [dot] ca/canada/article/very-powerful-moment-original-treaty-six-manuscript-returns-to-sask-for-first-time-in-150-years/

From the Unity Ride to the last words of the events on Sunday, it was incredible to see how many of you came out to be p...
08/24/2026

From the Unity Ride to the last words of the events on Sunday, it was incredible to see how many of you came out to be part of the Treaty 6 150 commemoration. Thank you!

Saturday was another incredible day at the Treaty 6 150 Commemoration event at Fort Carlton. Today we gather on the day ...
08/23/2026

Saturday was another incredible day at the Treaty 6 150 Commemoration event at Fort Carlton.

Today we gather on the day 150 years ago Treaty 6 was first signed, Aug. 23, 1876. Join us. Agenda here https://treaty6150.ca/agenda/

An amazing first day and a half at Fort Carlton for the Treaty 6 150 commemoration Come join us to view the original Tre...
08/21/2026

An amazing first day and a half at Fort Carlton for the Treaty 6 150 commemoration

Come join us to view the original Treaty Parchment (today and tomorrow), be part of forums (including for women, youth, Elders, and Chiefs), an Elders’ tent, the youth tent with actives, the Village of Nations, round dance, talent show, hand games tournament…

Hope to see you here.
treaty6150.ca

Some moments from the Treaty 6 150 at Fort Carlton. The commemoration events run through Sunday. Join us treaty6150.ca
08/21/2026

Some moments from the Treaty 6 150 at Fort Carlton. The commemoration events run through Sunday. Join us treaty6150.ca

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