Wetutoskimetowin eNEWSLETTER

Art is a fun and meaningful addition to any social studies course. Whether it is part of a lesson plan or an assessment piece, embedding art in a meaningful way – especially when exploring Treaties and Treaty relationships - guides students to use creative and critical thinking skills, to reflect on their own expressions of identity, and to develop intercultural skills to support reconciliation. Consider shoring up your Treaty Education learning experiences by incorporating the arts!

Featured Teaching Resource

This month's resource provide an overview of First Nations' beading and beadwork. Use the document as a support to a Treaty Education lesson based on beading and/or have your students complete the two worksheets. Click the document to access.

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Treaty Sleuthing:

Spaces + Places

In 1812 when the first Selkirk Settlers arrived, Chief Peguis guided them to overwinter in Fort Daer in present-day Pembina, North Dakota, about 115 km south of Winnipeg. The settlers returned to the future site of the Red River Settlement the following spring. Fort Daer and Peguis’ benevolence enabled the settlement to survive their first winter and subsequently establish what became Winnipeg.

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Treaty Terminology

Spring means the opportunity for field trips and land-based education outings - perfect ways to take Treaty Education out of the confines of the classroom. Check out the Fall 2021 MSSTA Journal in which Treaty Education's Connie Wyatt Anderson outlines how Treaty Education is land-based education. Click the image to access.

Treaty Ed In-School Support Team

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.

Click Here to Book In-School Support

To find out who your division's Treaty Education Catalyst Teacher is, contact your superintendent or Click Here to reach out to our team.

Click here to read about 'Treaty Education for All' and the role of Catalyst Teachers

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

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