Treaty 8 Interpretative Centre

The Treaty 8 Interpretative Centre examines the history, context and impact of the signing of Treaty 8. As one of the eleven numbered treaties made between the Government of Canada and First Nations, Treaty 8 was the largest land settlement at the time of negotiation in 1899. Today, it is recognized as a living document and is considered the basis for the ongoing relationship between the Federal Crown and First Nations within Treaty 8 territory.

Numbered Treaties across Canada

A review and examination of the history of the treaty making practice across North America and the influence of the Mi’Kmaq and Numbered Treaties signed before Treaty 8.

Treaty 8 Map

A map of Treaty 8.

Making of the Treaty

A summary of the context, key players, and negotiations leading up to the signing of Treaty 8.

People

A historical and cultural summary of the four First Nation linguistic groups inhabiting the Alberta region of Treaty 8.

Treaty 8 Centennial

A celebration of the 100th year of the Treaty and its significance to contemporary First Nations.