The Voices of Treaty 4 – Commemorating 150 Years of Treaty documentary by the Office of the Treaty Commissioner is now available free online.

Created as part of the 150-year commemoration of Treaty 4, this film features voices from Zagime Anishinabek, Piapot First Nation, Rolling River First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Kawacatoose First Nation, Okanese First Nation, Cote First Nation, and others.

“Collecting oral history from Elders and knowledge-holders was not a typical interview process. It was based on deep, respectful relationships and local protocols,” said Benji Noon, the film’s director, during the film’s release. “It was truly an honour to speak with all the people in the documentary. I learned so much.”

Voices of Treaty 4 is designed to be a resource not only for Treaty 4 Nations, but for all Treaty people, Saskatchewan residents and Canadians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

“Our office is so excited to share this important piece of our Treaty history and are so thankful to the citizens of Treaty 4 for their support and cooperation throughout this project. It would not have been possible without them,” said Dr. Kathy Walker, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan.

“When the project began last year, our goal was to support the preservation of our valuable oral history and narratives, which is a crucial step in our truth and reconciliation journey.”

We invite everyone to watch the film.