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"Prairie Indian Encampment at Red River" by William Armstrong, 1868. See original source

In August 2024 Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation hired Joan Holmes & Associates to learn more about the extent of our traditional territory and our nation’s origins. This website has been created for you, the community, so you can read up on the work and contribute, by commenting on the blog posts, completing the project's online survey, or arranging a phone, Zoom or in-person interview with the research team.

For many community members, and Elders in particular, one of the greatest mysteries is the story of how the nation’s early leadership secured its lands, and the effect that a change in leadership before the final survey of the reserve may have had on our nation and prospects.

"Chief Muscowpetung and Indian agent, William M. Graham, likely on Muscowpetung Reserve, Saskatchewan," circa 1907. See original source

The research team continues to investigate archival records and published sources, older oral history materials, and other leads. To date nearly 1000 sources have been identified. But without community input, valuable information will be missed.

Cheekuk's Band 1875 Paylist. See original source

Our goal is to establish a foundational legacy for future generations and address whether potential claims regarding the modern-day land base or other areas exist. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to help build our nation's bright future.

For more information, please get in touch.

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