The History and Experience at Treaty 4

By Sterling Smith
 

I go to the Treaty 4 gathering because it’s part of my town’s history and I like the food, but the fact that a small valley sitting in Saskatchewan could have such a significance for the treaties signed, being the  4^th numbered one to be signed in Canada, that makes going to the Gathering even more significant.

The treaty was signed between the British Government on behalf of the Canadian Government and the Cree and Salteaux aboriginal peoples.

I find Treaty 4 a really interesting gathering because of the way it brings so many people together, and in the past few years it has grown considerably more popular in exhibits and the overall audience of students, teachers, and anyone interested in the gathering.  The variety of exhibits that show up to Treaty 4 is awesome; it has games for kids and more mature things to look at for adults, and I can’t forget the food. Whether you want a burger and fries to Tim Horton’s coffee, the food there is amazing. 

I really enjoy the fact that it still, to this day, has so much spirituality in the entire gathering, but they’ve made it interactive and fun for everyone I respect and it makes it seem very unique and special.

I really enjoyed Treaty 4 this year and I’m glad I got to go.