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Alberta chiefs rally in Calgary against separatism, defending treaty rights and urging unity as legal and political battles continue to unfold.

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The Numbered Treaties (1871-1921)

Canada's westward expansion after 1867 was not into empty land. The Numbered Treaties, 11 agreements signed between the Crown & First Nations from 1871-1921 allowed it. Foundational, deeply complex & controversial, they cover vast territories -- Ontario to the Rockies. Essential to understand Canada's creation & relationship with Indigenous peoples. #Canada #CreationOfCanada #IndigenousHistory #Treaties

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbered_Treaties

Knowledge keepers creating inventory of medicinal plants found on land shared by Prairie farmers
Since it began more than five years ago, the Treaty Land Sharing Network has worked to honour the original intent of the treaties: to share the land and resources. It is expanding its scope by adding medicinal plants to its lists, which st...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/knowledge-keepers-creating-inventory-of-medicinal-plants-found-on-land-shared-by-prairie-farmers-9.7222610?cmp=rss
Knowledge keepers creating inventory of medicinal plants found on land shared by Prairie farmers
Since it began more than five years ago, the Treaty Land Sharing Network has worked to honour the original intent of the treaties: to share the land and resources. It is expanding its scope by adding medicinal plants to its lists, which st...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/knowledge-keepers-creating-inventory-of-medicinal-plants-found-on-land-shared-by-prairie-farmers-9.7222610?cmp=rss

University of Prince Edward Island: Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty. “L’nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty on June 4, 2026. The project aims to make Mi’kmaw history in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) easier to find, understand, and use.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/06/05/university-of-prince-edward-island-mikmaw-led-digital-archive-launches-for-300th-anniversary-of-1726-treaty/
University of Prince Edward Island: Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty

University of Prince Edward Island: Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty. “L’nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniver…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose
B.C. Indigenous relations face ‘fraught context’ but treaty commissioner undeterred
Relations between the British Columbia government and First Nations plunged this year as Premier David Eby grappled with how or whether to amend DRIPA, which he once championed.
#Canada #BCpolitics #DRIPA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11869684/b-c-indigenous-relations-face-fraught-context-but-treaty-commissioner-undeterred/

Saturday, May 2, 2026

New level Ukraine strikes cost Russia $7 billion in oil revenue so far in 2026 -- Ukraine's General Cherry unveils mid-range drone designed to exhaust Russian air defenses -- Inside the defense of Ukraine’s Donbas -- Estonia wants to involve NATO forces in countering 'little green men' threats ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/saturday-may-2-2026/

First Nations leaders to speak on concerns about K'omoks, Kitselas treaty bills
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs asked the provincial government to pause the K'omoks and Kitselas treaties last week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wei-wai-kum-first-nation-nine-allied-tribes-lax-kwalaams-band-bill-20-bill-21k-omoks-kitselas-treaties-9.7180145?cmp=rss

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Ukrainian Neptune missiles destroy Russian drone factory workshops in Rostov Oblast -- Russia attacked Ukrainian rail infrastructure more than 1,000 times in 2025 -- Investigation: A secret program, suicidal missions, and death, torture in occupied Ukraine -- Poland's Tusk questions US loyalty to NATO ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/saturday-april-25-2026/