Treaties Recognition Week 2020

Its Treaties Recognition Week

Oct. 27, 2020

Between Nov. 1-7, 2020, Ontarians across the province will *virtually* come together to learn about the importance of treaties and how they continue to shape the province today.

Use this tool kit as your one-stop resource for information on all Treaties Recognition Week virtual Living Library events and resources.

We hope you’ll also join the conversation happening across Ontario by using #TreatyON and #PVNCfnmi when you post about Treaties Recognition Week – and follow the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs on Twitter and Facebook for updates throughout the week.

And while things might look a little different this year, you won’t want to miss new learning opportunities and offerings.

 

Virtual Living Library Events
Theme: Why is it important to learn about Treaties?

AUDIENCE: ELEMENTARY

Monday, November 2, 2020
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

  • Format: One-hour panel discussion followed by 30-minute Q&A session
  • Panelists: Kelly Crawford, Bentley Cheechoo and Josh Eshkawkogan
  • Moderator: Bob Goulais

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Theme: Cultural appreciation vs. appropriation

AUDIENCE: SECONDARY

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • Format: One-hour panel discussion followed by 30-minute Q&A session
  • Panelists: Brenda Collins and Doe O’Brien-Teengs
  • Moderator: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

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Theme: We are all treaty people

AUDIENCE: PUBLIC EVENT – suitable for secondary school participants

Friday, November 6
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • Format: One-hour panel discussion followed by 30-minute Q&A session
  • Panelists: Maurice Switzer and Robert Greene
  • Moderator: Bob Goulais

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Note: For those unable to join the live events, recordings will be posted on Ontario.ca/treaties, where you can also find additional information about treaties in Ontario.

 

 

Learning Resources
Treaty resources you won’t want to miss! 

  1. *NEW* Video series: Indigenous Voices on Treaties – Indigenous speakers share knowledge about treaties, treaty relationships and rights in Ontario.
  2. Map of Ontario Treaties and Reserves – Helps students identify the treaty land where they live and go to school.
  3. Gdoo-Sastamoo Kii Mi Resource Page – Anishinabek Nation page with lesson plans and videos that complement a treaties-focused teaching guide.
  4. Ministry of Indigenous Affairs treaties page – Resources to support learning about treaties, treaty relationships, and treaty rights that shape Ontario.
  5. Historica Canada’s Treaties in Canada Portal – Education guide to support classroom learning on treaties.
  6. Archives of Ontario James Bay Treaty Virtual Exhibit