Treaty Education eNews: January 2023

Wetutoskimetowin: 'to work on it together'

Happy New Year!

This eNewsletter marks our seventeenth issue - we began reaching out to Manitoba's educational community in January 2021. As you know, each eNews offers updates as well as a teaching resource and features a Treaty-related term in a First Nation language and a Treaty-significant space or place.

Scroll below for updates and the exciting news surrounding the opening of the Agowiidiwinan Centre at The Forks.

Featured Teaching Resource

Lesson Plan:

Friendship & Reciprocity

This kindergarten lesson plan has students explore the principles of a healthy relationship and friendship by constructing ‘acts of friendship’ handprints.

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Treaty Sleuthing: Spaces & Places

After decades of fighting over hunting grounds, the Dakota and the Metis gathered at “Sioux Coulee” near present day Langdon, North Dakota. Gifts of tobacco, tea and sugar were exchanged and a feast and ceremony took place during what is remembered today as The Dakota-Metis Treaty of 1861.

Treaty Terminology

The annual TRCM student bursary has been awarded! Keep your eye out in February's eNews for the student's name and school. The honoree's essay centred on the theme 'We are All Treaty People'.

Consider involving your class in 2023 bursary essay submission. Click HERE for last year's call out.

Grand Opening of the Agowiidiwinan Centre at The Forks

The Agowiidiwinan Centre officially opened on December 15! Meaning “bringing things together” in Anishinaabemowin, "Agowiidiwinan" can also be translated to “Treaties.” The Agowiidiwinan Centre is open to anyone who would like to learn about Treaties and Treaty relationships. It will also be used for Treaty Education sessions, 'Lunch and Learns' and special events. The Centre is located at 15 Forks Market Road.

Come for a visit with your students, friends, and family!

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Grade 12 'Treaties' S.I.C.

Are you currently teaching or interested in teaching the Grade 12 standalone course 'Treaties and the Treaty Relationship'?

Reach out to our team. Let us share your stories or help you implement the course as part of your course schedule for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

Email us to find out more

Mark your calendars! The dates for this year's Treaty Education training have been set.

Click here to register

TREATY ED in the classroom

What are our In-School Support Teachers up to?

IN-SCHOOL SUPPORT:

Siobhan Faulkner

"Most of my work has been with school teams. As part of many school's PD days, I have been able to give a brief Treaty overview to support staff . The sessions included an overview of the Treaty Kit, the 5 W's of Treaties and some hands-on activities at a variety of grade levels."

Our In-School Support Team is here to help! We can support you in the classroom in-person or virtually. We offer:

Co-teaching Treaty Education lessons
Help in implementing Treaty Education Kit resources
Tips on incorporating local Treaty history
Support for PLCs and staff professional development
We also offer French language support for Immersion and French classes. Make sure to note that you would like our French-speaking In-School Support teacher when you book.

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Treaty Education

300-300 Alpine Way

Headingley, MB R4H 0E1

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