Wetutoskimetowin eNEWSLETTER

Are you planning on offering the new grade 12 option 'Land and Treaties: Relationships and Responsibilities'? Our team is offering professional development on June 11 & 12. Click the image to learn more about the course. Scroll down to register!

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Speaking of professional development, the theme for this year's summer institute is 'From Treaty to Foreign Battlefield'. In the afternoon of Day 1, we will be touring Winnipeg's Brookside Cemetery. Guest speakers include Parks Canada, Last Post Fund, and former Treaty Commissioner Jamie Wilson. Think about joining us for two days in August! Scroll down to read more and get a sneak-peak at the accompanying teacher's guide.


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May 18 - 22 is the first annual Treaty Week. This week also marks the 20th anniversary of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. We are hosting daily activities at the Agowiidiwinan Centre at the Forks in Winnipeg. Check our social media for agenda and updates. Click here to read the Treaty Week Proclamation from the Province of Manitoba.


Featured Teaching Resource

Treaty Education partnered with Mushkego Cree (Treaty 9) artist Hawlii Pichette and the result is this beautiful colouring book. Everybody loves colouring books, so share widely with your teaching colleagues, friends, and family!  Click the document to access.


For more teaching and learning resources, click below.

 

Treaty Sleuthing: Spaces + Places


The maritime border between Treaty 4 and Treaty 5 runs through the northern basin of Lake Winnipegosis. It cuts halfway through Dawson Bay and continues south, running east of Birch Island, which is totally in Treaty 4 territory, 


CLICK BELOW to exploreTreaty-making and sacred sites.


Treaty Sleuthing: Volume I

Treaty Sleuthing: Volume II

Treaty Terminology

2026 SUMMER INSTITUTE


The Treaty Education team is busily prepping for our annual teacher summer institute. This year's theme is 'From Treaty to Foreign Battlefield'. The two-day gathering will take place in Winnipeg on August 19 & 20 and will include tours, activities for teaching and learning, and engaging presenters. Stay tuned for updates!!


Click the document for a sneak peak at the complementary teacher's guide.


Click here to register. Note: there is a $125 non-refundable registration fee.


Click here to email us with questions.

Red River Heritage Fair Wrap-Up!


The annual Red River Heritage Fair took place on April 30 at the University of Winnipeg's Duckworth Centre. For the second year in a row, 'Treaties' were a judging category. Our Treaty Education team was there as judges; we offered workshops and set up a display table. Treaty Commissioner Loretta Ross gave out the Treaty category awards at the end of the day.


TRCM: Reflections of Treaty 5


Join us on a video journey as we spend time with a Chief, an Elder and community Knowledge Keepers as they shared memories and understanding of the making of Treaty 5 and the Treaty 5 Adhesion. TRCM is pleased to release the Reflections of Treaty 5 video in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Treaty 5, 1985 - 76 and adhesions 1908- 1910. CLICK the video or visit our YouTube channel.

Treaty Education Training, 2025-2026

The dates have been set for the Treaty Education training for the 2025-2026 school year!



June 11 & 12: Gr. 12 Land & Treaties course [V]


August 19 & 20: Summer Institute [IP]




Email us to find out more.


Click Here to register.



IP = In-person; V = Virtual; B = Blended

 

Treaty Ed In-School Support Team


We support all Manitoba schools, urban, rural, and northern at no cost.


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

  • Co-teaching /role modelling Treaty Education lessons.
  • Help in implementing Treaty Education Kit resources.
  • Tips on incorporating local Treaty history.


Click Here to book In-School Support.

Wetutoskimetowin (Cree/Nehethow): 'to work on it together'

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