The City of Saskatoon has to do more than just fly the Treaty Six flag, according to the author of a report that recommends a monument be built recognizing First Nations people.
Saskatoon Lawyer Jim Scott submitted his report, Redefining our heritage: A proposal for recognizing Saskatoon’s First People to the City of Saskatoon’s heritage advisory committee on Wednesday.
Scott says the monument should reflect how First Nations have dealt with the process of colonization.
“I think there needs to be more physical evidence of Treaty Six,” says Scott. “There has to be more in our consciousness of Treaty Six, that Saskatoon wouldn’t be legitimate without it.”
He added there is no evidence around the city of the effects colonization has had on First Nations people.
“It implies the story is not important enough to be told,” he said. “When people are excluded, their stories aren’t included, then they’re being marginalized.”
Scott will make a formal presentation next month to the heritage advisory board.