Canadian Time Machine

As Long as the Rivers Flow: The Legacy of Treaty 5


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“Treaty is powerful. It's not just a document or an agreement of the past. It's a living agreement,” says Cree lawyer and advocate Deanne Kasokeo. For nearly 150 years, Treaty 5 has shaped the lives of Cree and Anishinaabe communities across northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan—and its story is far from settled. Also called the Winnipeg Treaty, it included more First Nation communities than any other in Canada and promised land, tools, education, and health care. In practice, those agreements have been unevenly realized, and communities continue to navigate their impacts today. In this episode, Kasokeo shares how her family history and her grandmother’s teachings drive her to defend treaty rights and reconnect communities with their heritage. Then, Chief Maureen Brown of Opaskwayak Cree Nation reflects on the long-term effects of colonial policies, the importance of passing knowledge to the next generation, and why she remains hopeful for the future.


To read the episode transcripts in French and English, and to learn more about historic Canadian milestones, please visit thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage.


This podcast receives funding from The Government of Canada and is produced by The Walrus Lab.


Check out the French counterpart podcast, Voyages dans l'histoire canadienne.

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Aussi longtemps que coulera la rivière : L’héritage du Traité numéro 5


« Le Traité numéro 5 est un outil puissant. Ce n’est pas simplement un document ou un accord du passé. C’est un document vivant, » affirmait l’avocate et défenseure des droits des peuples cris, Deanne Kasokeo. Depuis 150 ans, il façonne la vie des peuples cris et anichinabés du nord du Manitoba et de la Saskatchewan, et cette question demeure loin d’être résolue. Également connu sous le nom de Traité de Winnipeg, il a impliqué le plus grand nombre de communautés des Premières Nations au Canada, offrant des promesses de terres, d’outils, d’éducation et de soins de santé. Cependant, ces engagements ont été mis en œuvre de manière inégale. Les communautés des Premières Nations continuent de subir les conséquences au quotidien. Dans cet épisode, Deanne Kasokeo nous parle de l’histoire de sa famille et de l’impact des enseignements de sa grand-mère sur son engagement à défendre les droits issus des traités, tout en œuvrant pour reconnecter les communautés à leur héritage. Ensuite, la cheffe Maureen Brown de la Nation crie d’Opaskwayak partage ses réflexions sur les effets à long terme des politiques coloniales, l’importance de la transmission des savoirs aux nouvelles générations et les raisons qui nourrissent son optimisme pour l’avenir.


Pour lire les transcriptions des épisodes en français et en anglais, et pour en savoir plus sur les jalons historiques canadiens, veuillez visiter le site thewalrus.ca/canadianheritage.


Ce balado reçoit des fonds du gouvernement du Canada et est produit par The Walrus Lab.


Découvrez le balado en français, Voyages dans l'histoire canadienne.

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