Gary Gott didn鈥檛 always understand the importance of the Treaty 4 flag. As a younger man, Gott, a member of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation, didn鈥檛 fully appreciate the flag. Now he sees its value.
鈥淸The flag] represents all the people in my bloodline,鈥� he said. 鈥淭heir blood runs in my veins.鈥�
Gott spoke with students at Sacred Heart High School on Jun. 11. He was one of several guests who attended the school for a unique flag raising ceremony.
The Canadian and Saskatchewan flags were raised in front of the school along with the Treaty 4 and Metis Nation flags. The four flags flying in the wind are meant to symbolize unity, inclusion, and support for Indigenous students.
Gott discussed the history and significance of Treaty 4 with the students.
鈥淸This treaty system] affects us in all kinds of ways,鈥� he said.
Gale Pelletier, representing the Metis Nation, also spoke at the event. He talked about Metis history and their contribution to Canada.
鈥淲e鈥檝e got to live together and work together,鈥� he said.
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