S6: Treaty 6
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Deception, backdoor dealings, unfulfilled promises and Canada’s largest mass hanging.  Treaty 6 is one of the most well documented treaty signings in Canadian history. But what did it take to get there and why does it matter today? In this special episode Falen and Leah chat with guest Kyle Muzyka. They learn about all the mistranslations, misunderstandings and misinterpretations that were involved in the creation of Treaty 6.  For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife.
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