PPT-The Numbered Treaties

Numbered Treaties Unlike BC the other Canadian provinces signed and negotiated treaties The Numbered Treaties 1870s Treaties 17 7 huge treaties signed in the Prairie Provinces each family received 160 acres or more . When were the numbered treaties Eleven numbered treaties in all (1871 International . Legal . Research. Comparative and International Law (Prof. Eddy). April 2011. Mary Whisner, Reference Librarian. Overview. Basic introduction. Definitions, sources of law. Explore some websites and other sources . North America, prior to newcomers, was populated by many nations of people with different languages, cultures, religions, ways of life and traditional territories. . When . First Nations met with each other they negotiated alliances that were mutually beneficial. These alliances established peaceful relationships among them which included trade, passage, peace and friendship, and other obligations and responsibilities.. Before newcomers arrived in North America, many nations of people already lived here. . They had . different languages, cultures, religions, ways of life and traditional territories. . These first people . st. day sessions – Key Messages. Three Technical Sessions:. International Water Law . and . Governance by Juan Carlos;. Helsinki Water Convention – History, main provisions; institutional structure; current activities; and lessons learned by Sonja; and. 2’s. Numbered Heads Together. Students number off based on their seat number. Teach poses a problem and gives think time. Students privately write their answers (SOLO). Students lift up from their chairs to put their heads together, show answers, discuss, and teach. Networking Meeting. November 2011. Why teach students about treaties?. “Treaty education is an important part of forging new ties. There must be an appreciation in the minds of the general public that Treaties are living, breathing documents that continue to bind us to promises made generations ago. This is why…government is committed to . Between 1927 & 1951 is was illegal for a First Nation to even hire a lawyer to negotiate with the government on their behalf.. The . gov’t. felt treaties set the First Nations apart from mainstream Canada.. Did . the Government . Sign . Treaties?. To obtain . land and resources to build the . railway. To create . farmland for immigrants . To . extend . Canadian territory to the Pacific. . To . claim . natural resources in northern Canada. “Killed some of them myself”. California Statue 133. An Act for the Government and Protection of Indians. 3. “Any person having or hereafter obtaining a minor Indian, male or female from the parents or relation of such Indian minor, and wishing to keep it, such a person will go before a justice of the Peace in his Township….”. Cluster 3: Becoming a Sovereign Nation. Peace and Friendship Treaties. The nature of the early relationship between Europeans and First Nations can be seen in the Peace and Friendship Treaties. . To ensure peace, the British entered into treaties with the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy First Nations.. “Killed some of them myself”. California Statue 133. An Act for the Government and Protection of Indians. 3. “Any person having or hereafter obtaining a minor Indian, male or female from the parents or relation of such Indian minor, and wishing to keep it, such a person will go before a justice of the Peace in his Township….”. 1. What Makes a Treaty?. (1) the states intend the agreement to be legally binding under international law; . (2) the agreement deals with significant matters; . (3) it clearly describes the obligations of the parties; and . . between. BRI . Countries. Prof. dr. Stef van Weeghel. Professor International Tax Law University of Amsterdam. Global Tax Policy Leader PwC. Chair Board of Trustees IBFD. Member Advisory Board BRITACOM.