Treaty Nine's 100 year commemoration ceremony video of speeches on-line
Several of the speeches from the morning ceremonies for the Treaty 9 Commemoration gathering on July 12 that took place at the Old Post site in Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation are now available on-line. These speeches highlight the understanding and realities about the relationship the First Nation people that live and work within this treaty region have with the rest of Canada. They include:
- Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation Chief Ronald Roundhead - Length: 6:50
- Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Grand Chief Stan Beardy - Length: 16:27
- Chiefs of Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse - Length: 2:47
- Assembly of First Nations, National Chief Phil Fontaine - Length: 1:21
- Minister of State (Northern Development), the Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrews - Length: 3:47
- Ontario's Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable James Bartleman - Length: 4:39
The Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and guests gathered in Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the signing of Treaty Number 9. Click here for the agenda for this full day of activities. Click here to visit the Treaty 9 Commemoration Website for more information about this event and other celebrations that are taking place across Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
Click here to view the webcast of the afternoon session that was broadcast live from the school site.