The Treaties were signed with Mi'kmaq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy First Nations prior to 1779. They are important historical documents that can be viewed as the founding documents for the development of Canada.
This fact sheet gives some context to the Peace and Friendship Treaties in the Maritimes and Gaspé. Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1760 Footnote 1 Fact sheet on Peace and Friendship Treaties in the Maritimes and Gaspé