100th Anniversary of the signing of the James Bay Treaty No.9
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James Bay Treaty No. 9 Centennial Commemoration: A Vision for the Next 100 Years
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the
James Bay Treaty No.9 between His Majesty King Edward VII and the Nishnawbe Aski First Nations.
Please Join Us Summer 2006!
During the final year of centennial events commemorating the James Bay Treaty No. 9, the Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation invite you to participate in events hosted by signatory communities, while reflecting on the profound effect the treaty has had on the development of the province of Ontario and Canada as a whole.
Throughout summer 2006 the following eight Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities will commemorate on their respective signing dates:
- Wahgoshig (Abitibi) - June 7, 2006
- Matachewan - June 20, 2006
- Mattagami - July 7, 2006
- Flying Post - July 16, 2006
- Ojibeways of Chapleau - July 21, 2006
- Chapleau Cree - July 22, 2006
- Brunswick House - July 25, 2006
- Ginoogaming - August 9, 2006
Please join us during presentations from First Nation leaders and the provincial and federal governments, traditional ceremonies and feasts, public tours and entertainment as we conclude our commemoration of this historic event!