As Treaty 6 approaches its 150th anniversary, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner is pleased to support the Treaty 6 First Nations with their commemoration events.

In 1876, First Nations and the Crown entered into Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton on August 23, at Chief Kamiscowesit’s (Beardy’s) campsite on August 28, and at Fort Pitt on September 9. The agreement, grounded in promises of mutual benefit and shared prosperity, endures as a covenant between peoples.

From August 20–23, 2026, commemorations will take place at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park, offering an opportunity to honour the Spirit and Intent of Treaty and reaffirm commitments for future generations.

The anniversary is about more than history, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan, Dr. Kathy Walker said.

“The Treaties are not relics of the past. They are living agreements. Living the Treaties means understanding our shared responsibilities and working together in the spirit they were intended.”

The OTC is inviting communities to reflect on a living agreement that continues to shape relationships across the Prairies.

The words spoken at the negotiations still resonate today

“What we speak of and do now will last as long as the sun shines and the river runs, we are looking forward to our children’s children, for we are old and have but few days to live” said Chief Weekaskookwasayin in 1876.

As part of the commemoration, organizers have launched the Treaty 6 150 Logo Contest, calling on artists to design an emblem reflecting the Treaty’s history and living legacy. The selected logo will be featured across events and materials, marking this once-in-a-generation milestone.