Recognizing our shared Treaty history and relationship

When people of good conscience choose to speak up and work together to build peaceful, healthy relationships with one another—we are all truly stronger together.

The Treaty medals exchanged as part of gift-giving during Treaty negotiations symbolize this enduring commitment of working together.

On the medals, two figures shake hands amidst the sun, grass and rivers in the background, thus agreeing to a relationship of peace, friendship and respect for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows and the rivers flow. As added emphasis, the figure of a hatchet is buried beneath their feet.

Across Treaty territories 1 to 5, this Treaty relationship has endured for more than 150 years; and this year, we commemorate 150 years of Treaty 6—which extends across Saskatchewan and far into the territories where Albertans now make their homes.

These medals are an enduring symbol that We are All Treaty People. This shared history helped shape the constitutional development of Canada and the creation of provinces across the Prairies.

In Saskatchewan, a groundswell of citizens and leaders have walked alongside one another to recognize our shared Treaty history and to build from it for our shared future.

Here are some highlights of the results of working together:

In 1992, First Nations and other levels of government in Saskatchewan became the first to sign a Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement and Framework
Since 1989, First Nations in Saskatchewan have been leaders in urban reserve creation and wealth generation—emerging to contribute billions annually to local, provincial and federal economies
In 2008, Saskatchewan became the first province to mandate teaching Treaty in classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade 12
In 2024-2025, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority contributed $36.5 million (25 per cent of $146 million in total net income) to the provincial government from First Nations owned and operated casinos
Since 2015, grassroots people in Saskatchewan have formed Reconciliation Circles and later the Treaty Land Sharing Network to help build awareness and further action on Treaty implementation
In 2025, the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association signed an MOU with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, committing to working together on Treaty education and implementation
In 2025-2026, several locally-owned, Saskatchewan businesses stepped up to sponsor the Treaty 6 150^th Commemoration demonstrating commitment to respectful partnerships