ABOUT US
The Chiefs created the Battle River Indigenous Relations Council Inc. (BRIRC) in summer of 2020, in response to concerns about the rapid rate of development in the Battleford's region.
Battle River IRC's main objective is the advancement and protection of the member Nation's rights, culture and way of life.
This may include:
- Crown consultation
- Building governance capacity, and,
- Any other matters that arise on the direction of the member Nations.
Our work is funded by government and the Nations we serve.
We work with Three Nations:
Little Pine First Nation
Moosomin First Nation
Lucky Man Cree Nation
Treaty 6
Treaty 6 is the sixth of the numbered treaties that were signed by the Crown and First Nations between 1871 and 1877. Lucky Man and Little Pine affirmed their Nations' sovereignty by adhering to Treaty 6 on July 2, 1879 and Moosomin in 1881.
Spirit and Intent
The Chiefs entered Treaty with the spirit and intent of sharing the lands to the depth of a plow. Sacred ceremony and prayer gave First Nations trust in Treaty and built the foundation of the Treaty relationship. Treaty was made to last as long as the sun shines, the grass grows and the river flows. Treaty remains ever relevant today.
More About us
Our First Nations value our traditional way of life, which is founded on the principles of
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Maintaining balance
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Respect for all things the Creator provides
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Humility; and,
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Honour in how we conduct ourselves.
Our First Nations want and are willing to participate in today’s modern economy. Relationships can be built with those who respect our traditional way of life and willing to learn about respect and support our treaty and Inherent rights. The BRIRC has been established to as a resource to First Nations in developing relationships with the Crown and industry.