Treaties of Canada with the Indians of Manitoba and the North-West Territories |
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| Author:
| Morris, Alexander |
| ISBN: | 978-0-920079-83-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 1991 |
| Publisher: | Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $17.95 |
Book Description:
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First published in 1880 and reprinted here in its original format, The Treaties of Canada is the report by Treaty Commissioner and Lieutenant-Governor Alexander Morris to the Earl of Dufferin about the negotiations of Treaties One to Seven with the Indians.
The book contains the entire text of those treaties, a recounting of the events of the treaty negotiations, and fascinating narrative reports of speeches made by both Indian and Crown representatives.
As a primary...
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First published in 1880 and reprinted here in its original format, The Treaties of Canada is the report by Treaty Commissioner and Lieutenant-Governor Alexander Morris to the Earl of Dufferin about the negotiations of Treaties One to Seven with the Indians.
The book contains the entire text of those treaties, a recounting of the events of the treaty negotiations, and fascinating narrative reports of speeches made by both Indian and Crown representatives.
As a primary document, it reveals the drama of history and provides valuable insights into the context and intent of these treaties. Any serious discussion of treaty issues today should include a read of Morris's text.