Office of the Treaty Commissioner

Office of the Treaty Commissioner We Are All Treaty People The Office continued its work in Treaty land entitlement and education until its mandate expired in March 1996.

In 1989, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians and the Government of Canada created the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) with a five-year mandate to provide recommendations in the areas of Treaty land entitlement and education. The OTC played a vital role in the signing of the Treaty land entitlement agreements between 28 First Nations and the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan. With t

he conclusion of the original OTC mandate, the FSIN and Canada seized the opportunity to renew the Office of theTreaty Commissioner under a new mandate. The Honourable Judge David M. Arnot was appointed Treaty Commissioner for a ten-year period by an Order of the Governor in Council signed by the Governor General of Canada effective January 1, 1997. Following a brief closure of the OTC, the office was back up and running in the summer of 2007 under the leadership of the Honourable Bill McKnight. OTC Mission Statement

The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), an independent body, will serve as the primary mechanism to coordinate and facilitate a bilateral process between Government of Canada and the Federation of Saskatchewan Nations to achieve a common understanding on Treaties No. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 in Saskatchewan. The OTC will assist the Parties in understanding the relationship building process inherent in the Treaties and promoting that relationship amongst all Canadians. The OTC is committed to coordinating the research, initiating, facilitating and supporting of initiatives aimed at achieving First Nations economic independence in the context of Treaty in a modern environment. The OTC is committed to coordinating independent and focused research on Treaty issues to assist the Parties. The OTC is committed to engaging in public information and public awareness programming to educate and advance good relations among all the peoples of Saskatchewan on Treaty issues. OTC Vision

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will have a common understanding on Treaties No. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 in the Province of Saskatchewan. OTC Values Commitment

The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is committed to the values of
Neutrality
Honesty
Integrity
Respect
Fairness
Accountability
Open Communication

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre is looking for presenters for the fall Language Keepers conference. Details in t...
06/14/2026

Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre is looking for presenters for the fall Language Keepers conference. Details in the post

06/14/2026
REMINDER: This evening at 7 p.m. head to Remai Modern in Saskatoon for a conversation with Treaty Commissioner Dr. Kathy...
06/11/2026

REMINDER: This evening at 7 p.m. head to Remai Modern in Saskatoon for a conversation with Treaty Commissioner Dr. Kathy Walk, as a Fireside with Lyndon event for National Indigenous History Month.

Free to attend, all are welcome Bannock, tea and coffee provided Join us for another Fireside with Lyndon at Remai Modern as we celebrate and acknowledge National Indigenous History Month with special…

It’s something she had done hundreds of times. In her home kitchen, with her niece on a summer day in 2024, Grandma Sher...
06/10/2026

It’s something she had done hundreds of times. In her home kitchen, with her niece on a summer day in 2024, Grandma Sherry made a batch of her now-famous bannock.

Her niece took a video of the process and posted it to TikTok. At this point, Grandma Sherry (as she prefers to be called) already had some traction on social media – amassing over ten thousand followers from her cooking videos. This amount social-media-success was already shocking to Grandma Sherry. But one bannock video took her to a whole new level.

“I went into town after I posted it and someone stopped me and asked if I was Grandma Sherry. They told me I had gone viral. I had no idea,” said Sherry.

Read the whole story on the Eagle Feather News website
eaglefeathernews[dot]com/2026/06/05/from-bannock-to-broadcast-tv-grandma-sherry-serves-culture-on-aptn/

Be part of a Treaty 6 150 Commemoration at Fort Battleford National Historic Site on June 20.Everyone is welcome for an ...
06/09/2026

Be part of a Treaty 6 150 Commemoration at Fort Battleford National Historic Site on June 20.

Everyone is welcome for an afternoon of culture, community, and connection.

Activities:
• Cultural performances and entertainment
• Activites for kids and teens
• Storytelling and Treaty 6 teachings
• Outdoor market - art, crafts, food, and more!

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/sk/battleford/activ/calendrier-calendar/commemoration

Seven years after the release of the national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the ...
06/07/2026

Seven years after the release of the national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the Saskatchewan government said it has expanded support programs, strengthened legislation and invested millions into efforts aimed at preventing violence against Indigenous women and girls.

In a news release marking the anniversary of the inquiry’s final report, the province pointed to several initiatives designed to support families, improve public safety and address gender-based violence.

Read the full story at paNOW.com

panow[dot]com/2026/06/03/province-highlights-progress-on-mmiwg-response-seven-years-after-national-inquiry/

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultu...
06/05/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Designated by the House of Commons in 2009, National Indigenous History month creates space to honour the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples. It is also a time to deepen our understanding of the Treaty relationship and the shared responsibilities that continue to shape our communities and our future.

Read more https://otc.ca/blog/blog_details/national_indigenous_history_month2.html

06/04/2026

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303-2555 Grasswood Road East
Saskatoon, SK
S7T1C8

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