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A modern view of Lower Fort Garry, where Treaty 1 was concluded in 1871; not a photograph of the signing or an illustration of every treaty.
CA-K028Indigenous peoples & reconciliation

Treaties as continuing relationships

Treaties establish continuing rights and obligations between Indigenous signatories and the Crown. Historic and modern agreements form part of Canada’s treaty relationships; their particular terms and circumstances differ.

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Photo: Shahnoor Habib Munmun · Photo licence: CC BY 3.0 · Credit & context