Treaty Six was signed on August 23, 1875 in Fort Calton, Saskatchewan Canada. The treaty territory ranges from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In its entirety, the member nations total 50 nations, and 16 in Alberta (Treaty Six, 2020). Furthermore, there are a wide array of Indigenous cultures and communities that carry different languages. Within Alberta and Treaty Six, there are the Anishnaabe, Dene Suline, Plains Cree, Stoney | Nakota. Each comes from unique family languages. The member nations in Alberta are:

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Alexander First Nation

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

Beaver Lake Cree Nation

Cold Lake First Nations

Enoch Cree Nation

Ermineskin Cree Nation

Frog Lake First Nation

Whitelake First Nation

Heart Lake First Nation

Kehewin Cree Nation

Louis Bull Tribe

Montana First Nation

O'Chiese First Nation

Paul First Nation

Samson Cree Nation

Sunchild First Nation

 

It is important to note that prior to signing treaties, the First Nations peple believed that they were making an agreement to share the land and resources, not completely current it to the government (Empowering the Spirit, 2017). To gain more of an understanding of treaties, please go to the following link: 

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https://www.indigenouswaysofknowing.com/copy-of-language