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First Nations and Treaty Areas of Manitoba

These maps not only tell stories of the past but also guide our path toward equitable resolutions and land restoration.

Land is more than just a place …

Explore The Land. Understand The History.

Land is more than just a place—it’s the heart of our history, culture, and future. The T.A.R.R. Centre provides access to detailed maps and historical records that highlight the journey of Treaty Land Entitlements, reserve boundaries, and the legacy of First Nations in Manitoba.

What You’ll Find …

Historical Treaty Boundaries, Treaty Land Entitlement Areas, and Reserve Lands and Right-of-Way Histories.

These maps not only tell stories of the past but also guide our path toward equitable resolutions and land restoration.

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Treaty Areas and Locations Manitoba

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Treaties in Manitoba

Starting in 1701, in what was to become Canada, the British Crown entered into solemn treaties to encourage peaceful relations between First Nations and non-Aboriginal people. Treaties were signed to define, among other things, the respective rights of First Nations people and governments to use and enjoy lands that First Nations people traditionally occupied.

Treaties include historic agreements made between 1701 and 1923, and modern-day treaties known as comprehensive land claim settlements. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is the federal department that acts on behalf of the Government of Canada and continues to negotiate the treaties. Treaty relationships provide a framework for resolving long-standing claims and disputes, with the goal of improved cooperation between the government and First Nations people. Treaty rights already in existence in 1982 and those that came afterwards are recognized and affirmed by Canada’s Constitution.

Treaty annuity payments are paid annually across Canada to registered Indians who are entitled to such payments through membership in bands that have signed historic treaties with the Crown. Treaty annuities are usually paid in cash at Treaty Day events held on- or off-reserve. INAC Manitoba Region continues to honour the payment and provision of specific treaty obligations. In 2010, many First Nations in Manitoba celebrated the 100th anniversary of their treaty signing.

Treaty No. 1
  • Brokenhead
  • Long Plain
  • Peguis
  • Roseau River*
  • Sandy Bay
  • Sagkeeng*
  • Swan Lake*
Treaty No. 2
  • Dauphin River*
  • Ebb and Flow
  • Keeseekoowenin
  • Lake Manitoba
  • Lake St. Martin*
  • Little Saskatchewan*
  • O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi (Crane River)
  • Pinaymootang (Fairford)
  • Skownan (Waterhen)
Treaty No. 3
  • Buffalo Point
Treaty No. 4
  • Gamblers
  • Pine Creek
  • Rolling River
  • Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
  • Tootinaowaziibeeng*
  • Waywayseecappo*
  • Wuskwi Sipihk
Dakota Nations
  • Birdtail Sioux
  • Canupawakpa
  • Dakota Plains
  • Dakota Tipi*
  • Sioux Valley
Treaty No. 5
  • Berens River
  • Bloodvein
  • Bunibonibee Cree
  • Nation Chemawawin
  • Fisher River
  • Fox Lake
  • Garden Hill
  • God’s Lake
  • Grand Rapids
  • Hollow Water
  • Kinonjeoshtegon
  • Little Black River
  • Little Grand Rapids
  • Manto Sipi Cree Nation
  • Mosakahiken
  • Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
  • Norway House Cree Nation
  • Opaskwayak Cree Nation
  • O-pipon-na-piwin
  • Pauingassi
  • Pimicikamak Cree Nation
  • Poplar River
  • Red Sucker Lake
  • St. Theresa Point
  • Sayisi Dene
  • Shamattawa
  • Tatskweyak Cree Nation
  • War Lake
  • Wasagamack
  • York Factory
Treaty No. 6
  • Marcel Colomb
  • Mathias Colomb
Treaty No. 10
  • Barren Lands
  • Northlands

*Not represented by the T.A.R.R. Centre

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