Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of treaties and helps Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Treaties Recognition Week represents one of many steps on Ontario’s journey of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The week was launched in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (PDF) to increase treaty awareness and provide students and the public with an important opportunity to learn why treaties matter.
Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives invites you to join Treaties Recognition Week Opening Event – Cross-Cultural Stories on Treaties and Futurities with Dr. Juan Sánchez Martínez and Dr. Jula Hughes on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
This event will be held in person and online. If attending virtually:
Register for this event click here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Additional Resources on Treaties
Walk-a-Mile – We are All Treaty People
An educational five-party documentary series focused on filling knowledge gaps about Indigenous peoples and their histories in Canada. https://intranet.sjcg.net/our-services/corporate-services/indigenous-health/cultural-education/walk-a-mile
Indigenous Voices on Treaties
Watch these videos to hear Indigenous speakers share their knowledge about the importance of treaties, treaty relationships and rights in Ontario. https://www.ontario.ca/page/videos-indigenous-voices-treaties
Understanding the Treaty Relationship: Robinson Superior, Fort William First Nation, and the Crown (Michelle Solomon)
A local context to treaties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH4og2C7PyQ
National Film Board Documentaries about treaties and Land Claims