In 1874, Treaty 4, which brokered the sale of indigenous land to the British Crown, was established between Queen Victoria and the Cree and Saulteaux First Nations.
[3] By 1884, half of the families belonging to the nation were farming, a development which had commenced in 1876, and would continue for many years.
The federal government knew of these abuses, and has since apologized and paid compensation to the victims.
[9] On the reserve, the Gordon Recovery and Wellness Centre provides services and support to the victims of the abuse that occurred during the Residential School System.
Programs that are offered to band members include the Residential School Recovery and Wellness Centre, Brighter Futures, and Gordon Social Development.