200th anniversary approaches of treaty that led to founding of Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — A treaty regarded by some as the founding document of Winnipeg is about to mark a milestone anniversary.
The 1817 Peguis-Selkirk Treaty was signed 200 years ago this Tuesday.
The treaty established the Red River Settlement in the valley of the river by the same name.
It was signed after an agreement was reached between Salteaux Chief Peguis and Thomas Douglas, the 5th Earl of Selkirk.