Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Treaty 5 ceremonies set to go

Wednesday is an important day for First Nations people in Northwestern Ontario. They're celebrating the 100th anniversary of Treaty 5 with federal government. Nishnawbe Aski Grand Chief Stan Beardy says it's a day to remember that without treaties there would be no Canada.  He says those treaties were signed to allow settlers to access lands under international law.   Ceremonies are taking place in Sandy Lake and Deer Lake First Nations.  You can get more at the Treaty 5 website.