Staff are encouraged to attend the upcoming Lunch and Learn, on November 7 & 8, in recognition of Treaty Recognition Week 2024 (November 3-9, 2024).

We will be viewing a series of short videos, where we will hear Indigenous speakers share their knowledge about the importance of treaties, treaty relationships and rights in Ontario.

There will be two sessions, each session will show different videos from the series, Indigenous Voices on Treaties. Both events will take place in ICP Main from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Session 1 (November 7, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.):

1. Chad Solomon (and Rabbit) on what is a promise
2. Maurice Switzer on what is a treaty anyway
3. Brenda Collins on what is a Wampum belt
4. Robert Greene on how treaties affect all aspects of life
5. Bentley Cheechoo on becoming a treaty Knowledge Keeper
6. Darrell Boissoneau on pre-Confederation treaties
7. Bentley Cheechoo on treaties’ impact on his family

Session 2 (November 8, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.):

1. Gerry Duquette Jr. on treaty responsibilities
2. Ange Loft on the importance of gift giving
3. Sylvia Maracle on how the treaty process has changed
4. Cora-Lee McGuire-Cyrette on oral history and women’s role in treaty signing
5. Maurice Switzer on reconciliation and treaty recognition
6. Anne Taylor on Treaty 20 and land stewardship
7. Doug Williams on treaties’ impact on First Nations languages and cultures

Raffle Alert: Each session attended will quality you for 1 ballot entry for a prize basket.  Draw to be done on Monday, November 11.

Please register for each session by clicking on the links below:
Session 1: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1058842599719?aff=oddtdtcreator
Session 1: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1058758789039?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lunch to be provided. Please bring your own beverage.