PA5.3

**Develop an understanding of the nature of the treaty relationship between First Nations and Canada’s federal government.**
 * K-12 Goal: To investigate the processes and structures of power and authority, and the implications for individuals, communities, and nations. **** (PA) **

**Outcome: PA5.3** **Develop an understanding of the nature of the treaty relationship between First Nations and Canada's federal government.**
 * 1) Explain what a treaty is, and the purpose of a treaty.
 * 2) Affirm that all Saskatchewan residents are treaty people.
 * 3) Investigate the spirit and intent of the treaties from the perspective of the Crown and the First Nations in Western Canada.
 * 4) Undertake an inquiry to examine the extent to which treaty promises have been met by parties to the treaties, and why the fulfillment of treaty obligations is important for all Canadians

People and History
 * Web Resources **
 * [|Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Kids' Stop]
 * [|Treaties]
 * [|We Are All Treaty People video-clip] **