Sharing Territory

Few topics ignite such profound passions as land and resources. And for good reason, as they touch upon crucial elements of collective identity. But who truly owns the land, the territory? Wasn’t this question settled long ago? And what about the contemporary land claims from various Aboriginal nations—where do they stem from?

Photo credit:  G. M. Dawson, Courtesy of the Geological Survey of Canada

We’ll discover that while history has left us grappling with many uncertainties, it has also provided us with a mechanism for settling disputes: treaties and agreements between Aboriginal nations and governments.

After an overview of the treaties involving land in Canada, we’ll examine how Québec sets itself apart in terms of territorial landscape.

Explore Sharing Territory.

Key Figures

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men and women who have shaped the history of Québec—both the well-known and the lesser-known.

Francine Lemay

Sister of the police officer who died during the Oka Crisis

  • Key events
  • Land

Joseph Onasakenrat

Mohawk chief (1845-1881)

  • Aboriginal leaders
  • Land

Joe Guanish

Signing of the Northeastern Quebec Agreement

  • Aboriginal leaders
  • Treaties and Agreements
  • Key events
  • Politics

Billy Diamond

Signator of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement

  • Aboriginal leaders
  • Treaties and Agreements
  • Key events
  • Politics

Louis Riel

Métis leader (1844-1885)

  • Aboriginal leaders
  • Aboriginal movements
  • Politique d’assimilation
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