A raised rock cairn on the boundary of Fort Carleton Provincial Park north or Saskatoon holds significant history to Saskatchewan, but decades of neglect have made it unrecognizable to passing motorists.
“The site has been neglected a little too long. Right now as it currently stands, no one would be able to identify that national historic site as representing where Treaty 6 was signed,” said Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation Councilor Kevin Seesequasis.
The monument marks near where the Treaty was signed in 1871. It was raised by the federal government in 1927.
Seesequasis has taken it upon himself to paint the rusted fence around the monument, mow the lawn and order a flag pole to fly the Treaty 6 flag.
“This is a significant part of history. It is quite literally significant to the foundation of Canada. I think it deserves a lot more respect and attention than it’s currently being given,” explained Seesequasis. “We are going to do that with or without the help of the government.
The cairn will need a need a new plaque and a discussion on what the language should be, also needs to take place.
(Photo: Treaty 6 cairn. Kevin Seesequaisis Facebook.)