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What event facilitated the construction of roads and railways in northwestern Ontario and part of eastern Manitoba?
What event facilitated the construction of roads and railways in northwestern Ontario and part of eastern Manitoba?
- The signing of Treaty No. 3 (correct)
- The exclusion of the Métis from negotiations
- The discovery of gold and silver
- The Saulteaux's agreement to sell their land
What annual fee did the Saulteaux request for the use of their land?
What annual fee did the Saulteaux request for the use of their land?
- $10 per member (correct)
- $20 per member
- $15 per member
- $5 per member
What was a primary concern for the Saulteaux during the negotiations for Treaty No. 3?
What was a primary concern for the Saulteaux during the negotiations for Treaty No. 3?
- They desired ownership of their land
- They wanted settlers to farm their land
- They wished to sell their land outright
- They wanted to retain control over their territory (correct)
What discrepancy occurred during the negotiations for Treaty No. 3?
What discrepancy occurred during the negotiations for Treaty No. 3?
Who was excluded from the discussions of Treaty No. 3?
Who was excluded from the discussions of Treaty No. 3?
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Treaty No. 3
Treaty No. 3
Treaty No. 3, or the Northwest Corner Treaty, was signed in 1873 between the Saulteaux (Ojibwe) and the Canadian government. It covers lands in northwestern Ontario and parts of eastern Manitoba.
Government's Interest in Treaty 3 Lands
Government's Interest in Treaty 3 Lands
The Canadian government wanted to build roads and a railway through Saulteaux territory to connect Ontario and Manitoba. The area also held valuable resources like gold and silver.
Saulteaux Concerns and Proposal
Saulteaux Concerns and Proposal
During negotiations, the Saulteaux clearly expressed they did not want new settlers to inhabit their land. They also proposed a yearly payment of $10 per community member for land use.
Saulteaux Land Rights
Saulteaux Land Rights
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Exclusion of the Métis in Treaty 3
Exclusion of the Métis in Treaty 3
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Study Notes
Treaty No. 3 (Northwest Corner Treaty)
- Signed between the Saulteaux (Ojibwe) and the Government of Canada on October 3, 1873.
- Lands located in northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba.
- Government's motivations included building roads and a railway connecting Ontario and Manitoba.
- Potential for gold and silver deposits also drove interest in the area.
- Saulteaux expressed a desire to only allow use of their land, not to sell it.
- They requested an annual fee of $10 per person for the use of their land.
- The government countered that payment would depend on securing possession of the territory.
- There was disagreement between the verbal and written agreement outcomes.
- Saulteaux claimed they only permitted, not sold, the use of their land.
- Métis were excluded from the treaty negotiations.
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Explore the details of Treaty No. 3, signed on October 3, 1873, between the Saulteaux and the Government of Canada. This quiz will cover the motivations behind the treaty, the land involved, and the differing perspectives of both parties on land use and ownership. Test your knowledge on this significant historical agreement.
