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The Pros And Cons Of Treaty 6

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Treaty 6 was signed on August 23,1876 at Fort Carlton and less than a month later on September 9, 1876 in Fort Pitt. Some Chief’s had expressed concern regarding being able to sustain this new way of life. They did not want to potentially lose touch with their way of living and the resources their lands possessed. The First Nations people had requested that the government aide their people with agricultural assistance, as well as help during times of famine, and pestilence. The Canadian Government was also asked if they could assist them with modern medicines. This lead to the creation of the medicine chest. Therefore these few aspects have allowed Aboriginal people to become part of something larger and transition into a new era.
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