Why did the government move the first nations people of the Prairies to reserves?

The government moved First Nations people of the Prairies to reserves primarily to facilitate European settlement and agricultural development in the region. This relocation was part of a broader strategy to control and assimilate Indigenous populations, often justified by treaties that promised land and resources in exchange for their traditional territories. The policy aimed to minimize conflict between settlers and Indigenous peoples while allowing the government to exploit Natural Resources. Ultimately, it reflected a colonial mindset that disregarded the rights and sovereignty of First Nations.