Treaty Road
Two friends embark on a personal journey to uncover the truth about the signing of Canada’s Numbered Treaties – and their lasting impact.
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Episode Title:Surrender the Land
As Erin and Saxon begin their journey in Manitoba on Treaty 1 territory, they learn how the concept of surrender was buried in the Crown's intentions.
Episode Title:Justice
Erin and Saxon visit Treaty 2 territory and find out how people were forcibly displaced from their homes by the creation of a national park.
Episode Title:Water
In Treaty 3 territory, Erin and Saxon learn about the ongoing struggle to protect the water from contamination.
Episode Title:Education
Erin becomes a mother and visits her homelands on Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan. She and Saxon walk through the remains of a residential school.
Episode Title:Food Sovereignty
Erin and Saxon find out how Treaty 5 limited the ability of people to feed their communities.
Episode Title:Resistance
Erin and Saxon learn about a medicine chest clause added to Treaty 6 to protect health and explore how the Indian Act undermined any rights enshrined in treaties.