Omuskegowuk Timeline

Continued encroachment on Cree lands and resources, leading to increased tensions and resistance.

Late 19th Century

Signing of Treaty 5, which results in the cession of large portions of Cree land and unfulfilled promises of protection and provision from the Canadian government.

18-19TH Century

1905

Signing of Treaty 9: The treaty is signed, covering parts of northern Ontario and extending the boundaries of the Cree territory, but it leads to further land cessions and issues with its implementation.

1875

The expansion of European settlements leads to significant disruptions in Cree life, including population decline due to introduced diseases.

History of the Omuskegowuk

The Swampy Cree engage in the fur trade, becoming intermediaries between European traders and other Indigenous groups

Late 17th Century

17th Century

First European Contact

Pre Contact

Indigenous peoples, including the ancestors of the Cree, inhabit the eastern woodlands and migrate westward into present-day Canada.

2010s

The Swampy Cree engage in economic development projects, including resource management and cultural enterprises, while advocating for their rights and land claims.

1982

The Canadian Constitution is amended to include recognition of Indigenous rights, impacting the legal status of the Swampy Cree.

20TH Century

Cultural resilience is maintained as the Swampy Cree adapt their traditions and knowledge to modern contexts

1990s - 2000s

Increased efforts in cultural revitalization, including language preservation initiatives and community programs aimed at fostering cultural identity.

Omuskegowuk History Continuted

1970s - 1980s

Movements for Indigenous rights and self-governance gain momentum, influencing political engagement among the Swampy Cree.