Treaty 8 Slowly Scrolled at Reading Speed To Music

Take a quiet moment to reflect on history. This video offers a beautiful, slow scroll through the original Treaty 8 document, accompanied by gentle music. Watch as the words that shaped a vast region of Canada unfold before you, just as they were written in 1899.

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00:00 - When, where and with who defined
00:31 - The reason for deliberations
01:16 - Parties invited and what the aim is
02:00 - Who represents the Indians
02:37 - Agreement to cede lands to the Crown
03:20 - The area affected by this treaty defined
04:48 - The Crown's promise to preserve hunting, trapping and fishing rights
05:30 - The Crown's promise regarding reserves
06:49 - Limitations on reserve rights
07:24 - One time payments to chiefs and others
08:00 - Annual payments to chiefs and others
08:20 - Medals, flags and clothing to chiefs and headmen
08:37 - Payments promised for educators
09:10 - Promise of axes, hand-saws, augers and grindstones
09:34 - Promised support for agriculture
10:02 - Promises to support raising stock
10:17 - Promises to support hunting and fishing
10:39 - Promise of loyalty and good conduct
11:16 - Promise to obey laws and support enforcement
11:56 - Stating the participants' intent
12:24 - List of interpreters and signatories
14:28 - The Way To Native Chronicles disclaimer
14:54 - Next video recommendation