May 4 was BATC Urban Treaty Day in Treaty 6 territory. To mark the occasion Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs held a full day of activities at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford. It was a new locale for the festivities this year, after being located in Fort Battleford last year.
The main stage program included the opening ceremonies that included a grand entry by several area chiefs. Dignitaries there included Mayor Ian Hamilton of North Battleford and Mayor Derek Mahon of Battleford, as well as Chief Bobby Cameron of the FSIN.
The event included information booths and an outdoor barbecue serving up burgers, hotdogs and drinks. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treaty payments were handed out inside the Dekker Centre. Under the terms of the treaty an annual cash payment of $5 is made to band members. Photos by John Cairns
