Treaty Education has been a staple in Manitoba schools for over a decade. The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba has provided professional learning supports and teaching materials to schools across all jurisdictions and geographic regions since 2010.

Our overarching goal continues: to ensure that all teachers, school staff, and students receive Treaty Education.

At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba and Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning entered into a funding agreement whereby the TRCM would continue to deliver Treaty Education across Manitoba schools. Since 2009-2010, 86% of schools across the province have participated in Treaty Education training.

At the end of June 2023, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning announced its policy Treaty Education for All: Manitoba's Plan for K to 12 Treaty Education. One of the key components of the province-wide strategy will be that all teachers are required to complete a two-day Treaty Education workshop by December 31, 2025. All other school staff are required to attend the first day of Treaty Education training.

On June 28 the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba and Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning gathered at the Agowiidiwinan Centre to announce the 'Treaty Education for All' strategy. Treaty Commissioner Loretta Ross, Dr. Elder Harry Bone, and Education Minister Wayne Ewasko all spoke of the role of Treaty Education in Truth and Reconciliation.

Several medial outlets and organizations covered the historic announcement. Click the buttons the read more.

Part of the 'Treaty Education for All' strategy is a network of divisional Catalyst Teachers. Nominated by their school divisions/districts, these educators took specialized Treaty Education training in June 2023. Their role is to introduce, promote, facilitate, and deliver local Treaty Education in their respective school division/district. Catalyst Teachers provide training and aid in-class teachers, support staff, and school administrators in the delivery of Treaty Education.

To find out who your division's Treaty Education Catalyst Teacher is, contact your superintendent or click the button to outreach to our team.

The Treaty Education team will continue to offer training and support for Manitoba schools. Our website contains a large collection of materials for teaching and learning. Professional training, both in-person and synchronous online, is offered on a regular basis.

To peruse Treaty Education's learning assets and/or sign up for professional development, click the button to visit our webpage.