Treaty #5 (jan 1, 1875 – jan 1, 1876)
Description:
Treaty Five of the Numbered Treaties. Signed between the Government, and the Ojibwa and Swampy Cree, each family of 5 got 160 acres of land, and there were initial payments of $5. In return, the government attained more land around Lake Winnipeg.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1875
jan 1, 1876
~ 1 years