Media Advisory - Treaty One Nation, the Government of Canada and the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba to mark the 150th anniversary of the making of Treaty No. 1 in 1871 this Tuesday, August 3rd at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

TREATY ONE TERRITORY, MB, July 30, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Parks Canada

Representatives from the Treaty One Nation, the Government of Canada, and the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba will gather at Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site to commemorate the anniversary of the making of Treaty No. 1.

The commemoration will begin with an Honour Ride into the Lower Fort Garry site led by Indigenous horse riders, followed by a flag-raising, remarks from invited dignitaries and a presentation of newly minted Treaty Medals to each Treaty One First Nation by the Commissioner for the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. 

Treaty One Nation will reveal a Time Capsule project as part of the event, and there will also be a beautifully painted mural on display depicting various themes related to the making of Treaty No. 1.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

The event will also be streamed online. Registration for the free livestream event can be completed here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/159893576993.

SOURCE Parks Canada