Peter Erasmus
Métis Treaty Translator Peter Erasmus was fluent in many First Nations languages as well English. He was an interpreter during the Treaty 6 negotiations in Saskatchewan.
James McKay
James McKay was another Métis translator who spoke Indigenous languages. He was a translator and negotiator for Indigenous leaders during the signing of Treaties 1, 2, 3, and was a government commissioner for Treaty 5 and 6.
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