Treaties Recognition Week
Treaties matter to everyone in Canada; we are all Treaty People. They represent a mutual and legally binding commitment to building a prosperous future for everybody. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities have a responsibility of knowing and upholding Treaty obligations. It is important to remember that treaties are as much a part of today as when they were made, often referred to as living documents.
Learning and Teaching Activities
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- Student-facing lesson: Explore the purpose & importance of
- Student-facing lesson: Learn about and the role and significance of nation to nation agreement.
- Online Course: Many people think of treaty rights as “special” Indigenous rights however, all people living in Canada are treaty people with their own set of rights and responsibilities. Learn more about treaties through
- Mini-activity: What is the role of an apology after harm and wrongdoing? R and. Have students consider: What can an apology accomplish as a means of moving toward justice and reconciliation? What else needs to happen?
- Explore this that includes a timeline, images, activities and a case study for students to engage with.
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- has discussion topics, including Indigenous oral traditions, a historical timeline of treaties and case studies
- has Ontario Ministry of Education-developed resources.
Indigenous partner resources
- has lesson plans, activities and books for grades 1-8
- Anishinabek Nation’s Gdoo-Sastamoo Kii Mi
Supporting materials
- shows the number of treaties in Ontario, the regions they cover and the populations within treaty areas
- Canadian Encyclopedia’s
- Historica Canada’s about Treaty No. 9 from the perspective of George Spence, a Cree hunter from Fort Albany
- Archives of Ontario James Bay Treaty
Maps
- Learn about the treaties that cover where you live, go to school or work in Ontario using aԻ
- allows you to search for a city, address or postal code to find nearby treaties and reserves in Ontario
- shows treaty locations in Ontario. Order a copy for the classroom for free from Publications Ontario. A (Publication #: 027005_U) and a (Publication #: 027005) are available.
- shows the Pre-1975 treaties of Canada, covering most of Ontario and negotiated between 1725 and 1923
- shows the largest land claim currently being negotiated and the province’s first modern-day treaty
- shows 25 educational markers honouring the culture and history of Indigenous peoples along the TransCanada Trail
Children’s books
- Crawford, Kelly. Alex Shares His Wampum Belt. Illustrated by Don Chretien. North Bay: Union of Ontario Indians, 2017.
- Crawford, Kelly. Dakota Talks About Treaties. Illustrated by Don Chretien. North Bay: Union of Ontario Indians, 2017.
- Misiak, Zig. Wampum: The Story of Shaylyn the Clam. Illustrated by Jennifer Bettio. Brantford: Real Peoples History, 2015.
- Robertson, Robbie. Hiawatha and the Peacemaker. Illustrated by David Shannon. New York: Abrams Books, 2015.
- Switzer, Maurice. We are all Treaty People. Illustrated by Charley Hebert. North Bay: Union of Ontario Indians, 2011
GRADE 7 and 8 Teaching Resource Guide
NNDSB Sway
- Although not recently updated, it does have a curated selection of resources. Near the end of the sway is the section on Treaties.
Videos
- about the importance of treaties, treaty relationships and rights in Ontario.
- K-8 educators: Use this from Anishinabek Nation for students to better understand & discuss treaties, agreements and promises.
- Learn more about how resists unfair treaty terms and calls on all people to join a peaceful revolution to honour Indigenous sovereignty and to protect the land, water and sky.
- sharing their knowledge about the importance of treaties, treaty relationships and rights in Ontario
Youtube
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