Covering every Canadian treaty from 1763 to the present, The Treaty Map aims to challenge the commonly held view of treaties as land surrenders and offers a comprehensive, interactive learning and teaching tool, grounded in Indigenous perspectives of treaties.
The Yellowhead Treaty Map is an accessible introduction to Indigenous perspectives on treaties in Canada. It describes the context, negotiation process, and terms of treaties – as well as the implications of failing to honour them.
The Map depicts three eras of treaty-making: Pre-Confederation (1763-1867), Confederation-Era (1867-1921), and so-called “Modern” Treaties (1975-Present). It also includes descriptions of the era of Indigenous diplomacy and an overview of non-treaty lands. The Treaty Map is a comprehensive overview of treaty in Canada.