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T R E A T Y A T L E S S E R S L A V E L A K E 63
divided the money. But this only happens when the Indians
ask for it. Treaties last forever, as signed, unless the
Indians wish to make a change. I understand you all agree
to the terms of the Treaty. A m I right ? I f so, I w i l l have
the Treaty drawn up, and to- morrow we w i l l sign it. Speak,
all those who do not agree!"
MOOSTOOS : " I agree."
K E E N O O S H A Y O : " M y children, all who agree, stand u p !"
The Reverend Father Lacombe then addressed the Indians
i n substance as follows: He reminded them that he was an
old friend, and came amongst them seven years ago, and,
being now old, he came again to fulfil another duty, and to
assist the Commission to make a treaty. " Knowing you
as I do, your manners, your customs and language, I have
been officially attached to the Commission as adviser. To- day
is a great day for you, a day of long remembrance, and your
children hereafter w i l l learn from your lips the events of
to- day. I consented to come here because I thought it was
a good thing for you to take the Treaty. Were it not in
your interest I would not take part i n i t . I have been long
familiar with the Government's methods of making treaties
with the Saulteaux of Manitoba, the Crees of Saskatchewan,
and the Blaekfeet, Bloods and Piegans of the Plains, and
advised these tribes to accept the offers of the Government.
Therefore, to- day, I urge you to accept the words of the
B i g Chief who comes here in the name of the Queen. I
have known h im for many years, and, I can assure you, he
is just and sincere i n a l l his statements, besides being vested
with authority to deal w i t h you. Your forest and river l i fe
w i l l not be changed by the Treaty, and you w i l l have your
annuities, as well, year by year, as long as the sun shines
and the earth remains. Therefore I finish my speaking by
saying, Accept!"
The chiefs and counsellors stood up, and requested all
the Indians to do so also as a mark of acceptance of the
Government's conditions. Father Lacombe was thanked by
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| OCR | T R E A T Y A T L E S S E R S L A V E L A K E 63 divided the money. But this only happens when the Indians ask for it. Treaties last forever, as signed, unless the Indians wish to make a change. I understand you all agree to the terms of the Treaty. A m I right ? I f so, I w i l l have the Treaty drawn up, and to- morrow we w i l l sign it. Speak, all those who do not agree!" MOOSTOOS : " I agree." K E E N O O S H A Y O : " M y children, all who agree, stand u p !" The Reverend Father Lacombe then addressed the Indians i n substance as follows: He reminded them that he was an old friend, and came amongst them seven years ago, and, being now old, he came again to fulfil another duty, and to assist the Commission to make a treaty. " Knowing you as I do, your manners, your customs and language, I have been officially attached to the Commission as adviser. To- day is a great day for you, a day of long remembrance, and your children hereafter w i l l learn from your lips the events of to- day. I consented to come here because I thought it was a good thing for you to take the Treaty. Were it not in your interest I would not take part i n i t . I have been long familiar with the Government's methods of making treaties with the Saulteaux of Manitoba, the Crees of Saskatchewan, and the Blaekfeet, Bloods and Piegans of the Plains, and advised these tribes to accept the offers of the Government. Therefore, to- day, I urge you to accept the words of the B i g Chief who comes here in the name of the Queen. I have known h im for many years, and, I can assure you, he is just and sincere i n a l l his statements, besides being vested with authority to deal w i t h you. Your forest and river l i fe w i l l not be changed by the Treaty, and you w i l l have your annuities, as well, year by year, as long as the sun shines and the earth remains. Therefore I finish my speaking by saying, Accept!" The chiefs and counsellors stood up, and requested all the Indians to do so also as a mark of acceptance of the Government's conditions. Father Lacombe was thanked by |
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