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==Brief History==
This information can help you determine significant culture, ecclesiastical, and political events in the history of Saskatchewan. You will need some understanding of the historical events that affected your family and the records about them. Learning about wars, governments, laws, migrations, and religious trends may help you understand political boundaries, family movements, and settlement patterns. Records of these events, such as land and military documents, may mention your family.  
*The first peoples were Indigenous, including Cree, Dakota, Dene (Chipewyan), Assiniboine and Saulteaux.
*It was part of the territory granted to the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670, called Rupert's Land.
*The expansion of the fur trade and European settlement saw the growth of another group of peoples called Métis, who were the descendants of mixed Indigenous European families.
*In 1869, the Government of Canada acquired all the land belonging to the Hudson's Bay Company.
*From 1870 until 1905, the area became a part of the North-West Territories.
*In 1882, the southern region was divided into the Districts of Saskatchewan and Assiniboia. In 1895, the northern region became part of the Athabasca District.
*Saskatchewan became a province in 1905 from the Northwest Territories.<ref>"Saskatchewan", Library and Archives Canada, https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/genealogy/places/Pages/saskatchewan.aspx, accessed 10 December 2020.</ref>


==History==
Your ancestors’ lives will be more interesting if you learn about the history they may have been part of. For example, in a history you might learn about the events that occurred the year your great-grandparents were married.  
The first permanent European settlement was a Hudson's Bay Company post at Cumberland House, founded in 1774 by Samuel Hearne.
In 1762 the south of the province was part of the Spanish Louisiana until 1802.<br>
In 1803 the Louisiana Purchase transferred from France to the United States part of what is now Alberta and Saskatchewan. In 1818 it was ceded to the United Kingdom. Most of what is now Saskatchewan, was part of Rupert's Land and controlled by the Hudson's Bay Company.
A seminal event in the history of what was to become Western Canada was the 1874 "March West" of the federal government's new North-West Mounted Police. Despite poor equipment and lack of provisions, the men on the march persevered and established a federal presence in the new territory.<br>
The population grew and on September 1, 1905, Saskatchewan became a province, with inauguration day held September 4. The Dominion Lands Act permitted settlers to acquire one quarter of a square mile of land to homestead and offered an additional quarter upon establishing a homestead.<br><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskatchewan]</ref>


== Timeline  ==
== Timeline  ==


*'''1524-1529''': All lands to the west in this continent are referred to as Nova Franca or Nova Gallia (New Gaul) on early maps.
*'''1670''': Today’s Saskatchewan was a part of the territory given to the Hudson’s Bay Company. The early history of this province was linked closely to the fur trade.  
*'''1668''' Rupert's Land Act.<ref>Adamson, Julia.  [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/Timeline-Sk.html Saskatchewan GenWeb - Historical Timeline]  16-Dec-2004.  Date accessed March 3, 2013.</ref>
*'''1774: '''Cumberland House, the first trading post,&nbsp;was established by the Hudson’s Bay Company.  
*'''1670''' Today’s Saskatchewan was a part of the territory given to the Hudson’s Bay Company. The early history of this province was linked closely to the fur trade.
*'''1821: '''North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company&nbsp;were united.  
*'''1754''' Anthony Henday explored the Saskatchewan River.
*'''1870: '''Rupert’s Land was&nbsp;bought from the Hudson’s Bay Company and organized into the Northwest Territories.  
*'''1763''' Proclamation of 1763 gives the lands of the northwest to Quebec.  
*'''1875: '''The Northwest Territories&nbsp;were organized under the federal government.  
*'''1774''' Cumberland House, the first trading post,&nbsp;was established by the Hudson’s Bay Company.
*'''1882: '''The southern region of the Northwest Territories was divided into four districts; two were named Assiniboia and Saskatchewan. They covered the southern half of today’s Saskatchewan.  
*'''1775''' Île-à-la-Crosse is established.
*'''1882: '''North West Mounted Police were headquartered at Regina.  
*'''1783''' Treaty of Versailles establishes new Canada-United States border.
*'''1885: '''TheNorthwest Rebellion outbreak was headed by Louis Riel.  
*'''1792-1794''' Peter Fidler explored and maps the Athabasca River and the north and south branches of the Saskatchewan River&nbsp;for the Hudson's Bay Company.
*'''1885: '''The Canadian Pacific Railroad was completed. Many immigrants began to settle in southern Saskatchewan.  
*'''1794''' Jay's treaty negotiates United States - Canada border.  
*'''1899: '''More than seven thousand Doukhobors from the Crimea immigrated into southern Saskatchewan.  
*'''1821''' North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company were united.  
*'''1905: '''The Province of Saskatchewan was formed as part of the Dominion of Canada.  
*'''1846''' Treaty of Oregon establishes 49th parallel as United States-Canaeda boundary in the plains region (southern Saskatchewan).
*'''1907: '''University of Saskatchewan&nbsp;was founded in Saskatoon.  
*'''1857-1860''' Palliser, and Hind surveyed the southern prairie region for the Imperial Government defines the Palliser Triangle.<ref>Hind, Henry Youle.  [https://books.google.com/books/about/North_west_Territory.html?id=m7MNAAAAQAAJ ''North-west territory: Reports of progress...'']</ref><ref>Palliser, John. June 1859. [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011639306 ''Papers relative to the exploration by Captain Palliser...'']</ref><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palliser%27s_Triangle Palliser's Triangle] at Wikipedia, accessed 14 May 2022.</ref>
*'''1930:''' Saskatchewan acquired control over its natural resources.  
*'''1870 July 15, 18709, '''Rupert’s Land was bought from the Hudson’s Bay Company Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory organized into the North-West Territories.
*'''1932-33: '''The CCF Party was formed.  
*'''1870''' Manitoba Act sees migraton of Métis to Saskatchewan area to claim lands.
*'''1946: '''The first public hospitalization plan in Canada&nbsp;was enacted in Saskatchewan.  
*'''1871''' Treaty 2 signed with Moose Mountan First Nations Saulteaux.
*'''1956:''' Uranium was developed at Lake Athabasca.
*'''1872''' Canadian Pacific Act and Canada's Homestead Act- Dominion Lands Act: passed affecting transfer of land sales.
*'''1873''' Fort Livingstone capital of the North West Territories.
*'''1873''' Cypress Hills Massacre.  
*'''1875: '''The North-West Territories&nbsp;were re-organized under the federal government.  
*'''1876''' Treaty 6 is signed with First Nations.<ref>[http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/saskatchewan100/timelinecover.htm Saskatchewan Timeline 1905-2005]  Saskatoon Public School Online Learning Centre.  OLC SPSD.  February 26, 2008.  Date accessed March 3, 2013.</ref>
*'''1878''' Battleford the new capital of the North West Territories.
*'''1879''' John Macoun exploration expedition claims southern Saskatchewan suitable for agriculture.<ref>Winkel, James.  [http://esask.uregina.ca/entry/exploration_trails.html Exploration Trails]  Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan.  Canadian Plains Research Center University of Regina.  2006.  Date accessed March 3, 2013.</ref>
*'''1882''' The southern region of the North-West Territories was divided into four districts; three were named Assiniboia, Saskatchewan and Athabaska (or Athabasca). These provisional districts covered the area of today’s Saskatchewan with different boundaries to the east and west than the current province.<ref>Fung, K.I. et al editors.  [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/maps/ Atlas of Saskatchewan Celebrating the Millenium and 1969 Edition] selected maps showing the evolution of Saskatchewan and ethnic bloc settlements.  re-published online Julia Adamson at Saskatchewan Gen Web.  17-Jun-2001</ref> <ref>Adamson, Julia.  [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/map.html Saskatchewan Gen Web Project Maps]    Date accessed 21 Nov 2018.</ref>
*'''1884''' Local improvement districts (LIDs) form to provide municipal infrastructure and fire guard services.  
*'''1882''' North West Mounted Police were headquartered at Regina.  
*'''1885''' The Northwest Rebellion outbreak was headed by Louis Riel.<ref>[http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/province/skztimeln.htm Sskatchewan Timeline - Sasktchewan History] World Atlas.  Graphic Maps. Date accessed March 3, 2013. </ref>
*'''1885''' The Canadian Pacific Railroad was completed. Many immigrants began to settle in southern Saskatchewan from the United States, Great Britain and Europe, as well as migrants from easter Canada.
*'''1885''' In 1885, the grievances of the Métis people led to the North-West Resistance, also known as the North-West Rebellion.*'''1897''' Rural municipalities RMs are replacing local improvement districts, LIDs
*'''1899''' More than seven thousand Doukhobors from the Crimea immigrated into southern Saskatchewan.  
*'''1905''' The Province of Saskatchewan was formed as part of the Dominion of Canada, Regina is named the capital city (the following year the "North-West Territories become the Northwest Territories without a hyphen). <ref>[http://www.pwnhc.ca/research/nwtname/index.html History of the Name of the Northwest Territories]  Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.  PWNHC.  March 8, 2009.  Date accessed March 3, 2013.</ref>
*'''1907''' University of Saskatchewan&nbsp;was founded in Saskatoon. <ref>Hall, David J.  [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/north-west-territories-1870-1905 - The Canadian Encyclopedia] 2012.  Historica-Dominion.  Date accessed May 14, 2022.</ref>
*'''1930''' Saskatchewan acquired control over its natural resources.  
*'''1932-33''' The CCF Party was formed.<ref>[http://www.publications.gov.sk.ca/details.cfm?p=10390 Saskatchewan History - Centennial Timeline 1905-2005]  Saskatchewan Archives Board.  Saskatchewan Government.  March 2, 2013.  Date accessed March 3, 2013. </ref>
*'''1946''' The first public hospitalization plan in Canada&nbsp;was enacted in Saskatchewan.  
*'''1956''' Uranium was developed at Lake Athabasca.


== Historical Sources ==
== Historical Sources ==


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has some published national, provincial, and local histories. See the Locality Search of the [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] under:  
The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has some published national, provincial, and local histories. See the Locality Search of the [[Family History Library Catalog Surname Search|Family History Library Catalog Surname Search]] under:  


::CANADA - HISTORY [PROVINCE] - HISTORY  
::CANADA - HISTORY [PROVINCE] - HISTORY  
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::[PROVINCE], [CITY] - HISTORY
::[PROVINCE], [CITY] - HISTORY


*''A Short History of Canada'' <ref>Morton, Desmond. ''A Short History of Canada''. Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers, 1983. {{FSC|614713|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 971 H2md}}.)</ref>
*''A Short History of Canada'' <ref>Morton, Desmond. ''A Short History of Canada''. Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers, 1983. {{FHL|614713|title-id|disp=FHL book 971 H2md}}.)</ref>


*''The Atlantic Provinces: The Emergence of Colonial Society, 1712–1857'' <ref>MacNutt, W. S. ''The Atlantic Provinces: The Emergence of Colonial Society, 1712–1857''. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1965. ({{FSC|382319|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 971.5 H2mws}}.)</ref>
*''The Atlantic Provinces: The Emergence of Colonial Society, 1712–1857'' <ref>MacNutt, W. S. ''The Atlantic Provinces: The Emergence of Colonial Society, 1712–1857''. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1965. ({{FHL|382319|title-id|disp=FHL book 971.5 H2mws}}.)</ref>


== Canadian Sources ==
== Canadian Sources ==


Encyclopedias also include excellent articles on the history of Canada. Many books and articles on Canadian history are listed in these annotated bibliographies:  
Encyclopedias also include excellent articles on the history of Canada. Many books and articles on Canadian history are listed in these annotated bibliographies:  


*''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. I. Beginnings to Confederation.'' <ref>Muise, D. A., ed. ''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. I. Beginnings to Confederation.'' Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. ({{FSC|364825|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 971 H23r v. 1}})</ref>
*''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. I. Beginnings to Confederation.'' <ref>Muise, D. A., ed. ''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. I. Beginnings to Confederation.'' Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. ({{FHL|364825|title-id|disp=FHL book 971 H23r v. 1}})</ref>


*''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. II. Confederation to the Present.'' <ref>Granatstein, J. L., and Paul Stevens, eds. ''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. II. Confederation to the Present.'' Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. (FS Library book {{FSC|364825|title-id|disp=971 H23r v. 2}})</ref>
*''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. II. Confederation to the Present.'' <ref>Granatstein, J. L., and Paul Stevens, eds. ''A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. II. Confederation to the Present.'' Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. (FHL book {{FHL|364825|title-id|disp=971 H23r v. 2}})</ref>


=== Local Histories  ===
=== Local Histories  ===
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Published histories of towns, counties, districts or other municipalities, and provinces often contain accounts of families. Many district, county, and town histories include sections or volumes of biographical information. These may give information on as many as half of the families in the area. A county history is also the best source of information about a county’s origin.  
Published histories of towns, counties, districts or other municipalities, and provinces often contain accounts of families. Many district, county, and town histories include sections or volumes of biographical information. These may give information on as many as half of the families in the area. A county history is also the best source of information about a county’s origin.  


The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has about 300 district histories from the Prairie Provinces and fewer township and county histories from the rest of Canada. Similar histories are often at major Canadian public and university libraries and archives.  
The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has about 300 district histories from the Prairie Provinces and fewer township and county histories from the rest of Canada. Similar histories are often at major Canadian public and university libraries and archives.  


Bibliographies that list histories for some provinces are in the Locality Search of the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] under:  
Bibliographies that list histories for some provinces are in the Locality Search of the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] under:  


::[PROVINCE] - BIBLIOGRAPHY  
::[PROVINCE] - BIBLIOGRAPHY  
::[PROVINCE] - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY
::[PROVINCE] - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY


== Sources ==
== Sources ==


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This information can help you determine significant culture, ecclesiastical, and political events in the history of Saskatchewan. You will need some understanding of the historical events that affected your family and the records about them. Learning about wars, governments, laws, migrations, and religious trends may help you understand political boundaries, family movements, and settlement patterns. Records of these events, such as land and military documents, may mention your family.

Your ancestors’ lives will be more interesting if you learn about the history they may have been part of. For example, in a history you might learn about the events that occurred the year your great-grandparents were married.

Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 1670: Today’s Saskatchewan was a part of the territory given to the Hudson’s Bay Company. The early history of this province was linked closely to the fur trade.
  • 1774: Cumberland House, the first trading post, was established by the Hudson’s Bay Company.
  • 1821: North West Company and the Hudson’s Bay Company were united.
  • 1870: Rupert’s Land was bought from the Hudson’s Bay Company and organized into the Northwest Territories.
  • 1875: The Northwest Territories were organized under the federal government.
  • 1882: The southern region of the Northwest Territories was divided into four districts; two were named Assiniboia and Saskatchewan. They covered the southern half of today’s Saskatchewan.
  • 1882: North West Mounted Police were headquartered at Regina.
  • 1885: TheNorthwest Rebellion outbreak was headed by Louis Riel.
  • 1885: The Canadian Pacific Railroad was completed. Many immigrants began to settle in southern Saskatchewan.
  • 1899: More than seven thousand Doukhobors from the Crimea immigrated into southern Saskatchewan.
  • 1905: The Province of Saskatchewan was formed as part of the Dominion of Canada.
  • 1907: University of Saskatchewan was founded in Saskatoon.
  • 1930: Saskatchewan acquired control over its natural resources.
  • 1932-33: The CCF Party was formed.
  • 1946: The first public hospitalization plan in Canada was enacted in Saskatchewan.
  • 1956: Uranium was developed at Lake Athabasca.

Historical Sources[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library has some published national, provincial, and local histories. See the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog Surname Search under:

CANADA - HISTORY [PROVINCE] - HISTORY
[PROVINCE], [COUNTY] - HISTORY
[PROVINCE], [COUNTY], [CITY] - HISTORY
[PROVINCE], [CITY] - HISTORY
  • A Short History of Canada [1]
  • The Atlantic Provinces: The Emergence of Colonial Society, 1712–1857 [2]

Canadian Sources[edit | edit source]

Encyclopedias also include excellent articles on the history of Canada. Many books and articles on Canadian history are listed in these annotated bibliographies:

  • A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. I. Beginnings to Confederation. [3]
  • A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. II. Confederation to the Present. [4]

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are some of the most valuable sources for family history research. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of early settlers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search.

Published histories of towns, counties, districts or other municipalities, and provinces often contain accounts of families. Many district, county, and town histories include sections or volumes of biographical information. These may give information on as many as half of the families in the area. A county history is also the best source of information about a county’s origin.

The Family History Library has about 300 district histories from the Prairie Provinces and fewer township and county histories from the rest of Canada. Similar histories are often at major Canadian public and university libraries and archives.

Bibliographies that list histories for some provinces are in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:

[PROVINCE] - BIBLIOGRAPHY
[PROVINCE] - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Morton, Desmond. A Short History of Canada. Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers, 1983. FHL book 971 H2md.)
  2. ↑ MacNutt, W. S. The Atlantic Provinces: The Emergence of Colonial Society, 1712–1857. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1965. (FHL book 971.5 H2mws.)
  3. ↑ Muise, D. A., ed. A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. I. Beginnings to Confederation. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. (FHL book 971 H23r v. 1)
  4. ↑ Granatstein, J. L., and Paul Stevens, eds. A Reader's Guide to Canadian History. II. Confederation to the Present. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1982. (FHL book 971 H23r v. 2)

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