Poundmaker Reserve to host Treaty 6 Forum

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After two cancellations, the Treaty Six Forums, will continue at the Poundmaker Reserve, near Cutknife, Saskatchewan on August 26, 27 and 28.

The meeting for all bands in the Treaty Six area will be co-hosted by the North Battleford District Association of Chief and the Poundmaker Indian band.

Chief Lawrence Weenie of the Poundmaker Band, confirmed the tentative dates in a telephone interview, July 9.

According to Chief Lawrence Weenie, the agenda may include discussion on the recent moves by the federal government to put the band pre-capita distribution monies of minor children into trust accounts.

Some discussion on this issue were heard at a meting on July 3, at Saddle Lake, Alberta.

Chief Weenie also reported that due to planning difficulties, the proposed Commemoration Powwow in honour of Chief Poundmaker will not be held this year.

The famed Chief Poundmaker, died 100 years ago.