Treaty No. 6 is a living agreement that continues to shape relationships and responsibilities today.
Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day allows the City of Edmonton and Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations to commemorate the historic ties between the two, acknowledge the many contributions that Treaty No. 6 First Nations made in Edmonton’s founding and growth, and to come together in an act of reconciliation through a shared commitment to work positively together in a relationship founded on honour and respect.
Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day - 150 Years
Monday, August 17, 2026
Edmonton City Hall and Churchill Square
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
The City of Edmonton and the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations will co-host Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day at City Hall and Churchill Square. This significant gathering commemorates 150 years since First Nations and the Crown entered into Treaty No. 6 and reminds us of our longstanding commitments, promises and obligations.
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9am-11am | City Hall | Formal commemorative program Grand Entry, Invocation, Honour Song, cultural presentation, proclamation, gift exchange and remarks from Grand Chief Joey Pete and Mayor Andrew Knack. |
| 11am-noon | City Hall | Public reception A public reception, including a light lunch, will follow the formal program. |
| noon-8pm | Churchill Square | Commemorative celebration Join us for a commemorative celebration in Churchill Square. Additional program details will be added as they are confirmed. |
More Anniversary Activities
Treaty No. 6 First Nations are commemorating the 150th anniversary through events and gatherings across Treaty 6 territory.
| Date/Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 18 9am-4pm | To be determined | Teepee Teachings and Community Gatherings |
| August 19 10am-5pm | Indigenous Peoples Experience, Fort Edmonton Park | Signing of Treaty No. 6 Reenactment Fort Edmonton Park is partnering with the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations to mark the 150th anniversary through exhibits, programming and interpretation connected to the history and continuing significance of Treaty No. 6. Visitors can learn about the lands, the impacts of settlement and the importance of Treaty relationships today. |
| August 20 Grand Entry-noon | Enoch Cree Nation Google map | Treaty No. 6 150 Commemorative Pow Wow |
| August 23 | High Level Bridge | Edmonton’s High Level Bridge will illuminate the river valley to commemorate Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day, honouring the precise date in 1876 when First Nations leaders and Crown representatives entered into the historic treaty at Fort Carlton. |
Why Treaty No. 6 Matters
First Nations and the Crown entered into Treaty No. 6 at Fort Carlton on August 23, 1876. Treaty No. 6 is not only part of our history. It is a living agreement that continues to shape relationships and discussions involving land, health care, education and First Nations governance.
The 150th anniversary is an opportunity to honour the First Nations that entered into Treaty, listen to Treaty 6 voices and deepen our understanding of the commitments and responsibilities that continue today.
Edmonton is located in Treaty 6 territory. Recognizing Treaty No. 6 is essential to understanding the histories, cultures and relationships that are foundational to our city.
The City and the Confederacy
The City of Edmonton and the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations have co-hosted Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day annually since 2013.
The day recognizes the signing of Treaty No. 6 at Fort Carlton in 1876, the adhesion to Treaty No. 6 by Chiefs at a location in what is now known as Edmonton in 1877, and the continuing relationship between the City, the Confederacy and Treaty 6 member Nations.
The City and Confederacy also work together through a Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue. The agreement supports continued dialogue, collaboration and respectful relationship-building.