City Recognizes the 150th Anniversary of the Signing of Treaty No.4 with Multiple Initiatives

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 4. The City of Regina recognizes this milestone occurrence and honours the true spirit of the Treaty through a series of initiatives.

"One hundred and fifty years ago, Treaty No. 4 laid the foundation for a shared future," said Regina Mayor Sandra Masters. "This anniversary serves as both a celebration and a reminder of our responsibility to continue building relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. As a city, we reaffirm our ongoing dedication to reconciliation and strengthening partnerships with Indigenous communities for generations to come."

Those initiatives include commissioning and installing two commemorative medals at City Hall, hosting an Indigenous Artists Talking Circle, and creating art exhibits featuring pieces from the City’s Civic Art Collection that speak to Indigenous history, culture, and worldviews.

The commemorative medals, displayed in Henry Baker Hall and in the Mayor’s Office, were created by Treaty Art Inc. and showcase artwork by Indigenous artists from Treaty 4 and 6 territories that symbolizes the signing of Treaty No. 4. The medals will be officially unveiled on September 24.

The Indigenous Talking Circle will take place on September 20, 2024, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Henry Baker Hall in City Hall. Indigenous artists of Regina and area are invited to come and speak with our Indigenous Artist in Residence expert panel, learn more about the Indigenous Artist in Residency, and participate in discussions around Indigenous art in Regina. This expert panel includes David Garneau, Audie Murray, Janine Windolph and Peter Brass.

The art exhibits will be located at City Hall in Henry Baker Hall, at the mâmawêyatitân centre, Mitakuyé Owâs’ā Centre and the Neil Balkwill Civic Art Centre from September 16 to September 26, 2024. The exhibit will display artwork by primarily Treaty 4 artists and encourage viewers to consider the history and styles of Indigenous art from Treaty 4 and beyond, and to reflect on forms of contemporary Indigenous art.