Indian treaty DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1
one of a number of official agreements between the federal government and certain Indian bands whereby the Indians forego their right to certain lands, except for stipulated reserves, and accept treaty money, a supply of rations, and other kinds of government assistance, including protection and supervision.
See also: treaty (meaning 1a) treaty money
2
the annual cash payment (usually $5.00) received by Indians whose names are entered in the Indian Register.
See also: Indian Register treaty money
3
the day on which treaty (def. 1a) was originally taken out by a group of Indians; nowadays, any day on which treaty money is paid.
See also: Treaty Day treaty money