DEVS 220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Campbell Scott, Deskaheh, North-West Rebellion
18 Aug 2016
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Many countries gained political independence from their european masters in the 20th century. Pearson and diefenbaker were mute in regard to colonial conditions which. Cold war and balance of power played a role in geopolitics of decolonization than a desire to liberate the oppressed. Considerations affecting treaty 6: first is the history of british settlement and colonization of eastern. Sweet grass led the talks for the cree: other chiefs were absent. Promises in the treaty: health care, water, police, the mountains, social assistance. Cree recognized what had happened in the east and asked for candidate to provide them with assistance during hard times, Morris refused this and said they were responsible for looking after themselves. Only in times of national famine would canada step in and provide provisions: indian agent, treaty money, education. Big bear joined the discussion with sweet grass and alexander morris. Was told the agreement would be a rope around the neck of the cree people.
