Background
In line with the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation and United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples, this 2024 video hopes to provide honest educational material on the treatment of Indigenous Peoples in relation to the treaties, and our collective responsibilities to the treaties. It is an incredibly complex topic, with many different community histories. In this short video, it is not possible to include everything about this topic, but we hope it provides an introduction and encourages questions and further independent knowledge seeking.
Interviewees
- The Honourable Russ Mirasty, 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
- Merelda Fiddler-Potter, Assistant Professor at the First Nations University of Canada
- Lyndon J. Linklater, Traditional Knowledgekeeper, Nâhiyaw/Anishiabe
- Mary Musqua-Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan (2018-2024)
- Joseph A. Naytowhow, Elder, Cultural Advisor, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
Historical interview footage from the original 2005 video project
- Danny Musqua, Saulteaux Elder
- Calvin Racette, Métis Historian
Credits
Special thanks to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, Twisted Pair Productions, and all those who shared their knowledge for this project.
Notice
The content of this documentary series may be disturbing to some viewers as it explores the impacts of Residential Schools in Canada.
If you need help, there are services available, including: the federal Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, and the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line which provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 1-866-925-4419.