Resistance - Treaty 6: Treaty Road Series
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Catalogue Number: AS0753
Producer: Animiki See Distribution Inc.
Producers: De Cocq, Saxon
Directors: Fox, Candy
Producing Agencies: APTN
Subject: Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Criminal Justice & Law, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Health, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 44:04
Erin Goodpipe and Saxon de Cocq delve into Treaty 6 which covers much of central Alberta and Saskatchewan. At the time of the negotiation and signing of this treaty, the buffalo herds were nearing extinction, which had huge negative impact on the health and safety of the Plains Indigenous Peoples as they struggled to survive. Consequently, a medicine chest clause was added to this treaty to protect health. However, at the same time the Indian Act was passed, undermining any rights enshrined in treaties. The loyalties and motivations of James McKay also become clearer in this episode.
“Treaty Road” is an in-depth 6-part documentary series that follows Métis writer, director and producer Saxon de Cocq and Dakota/Anishinaabekwe educator and researcher, Erin Goodpipe as they travel the old roads to uncover the truth about the signing of the controversial documents, the Numbered Treaties. They examine the role that Saxon’s ancestor, James Mackay played in the numbered treaty negotiations.
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