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We have lots on the go here at Treaty Education!

The Red River Heritage Fair was held at the University of Winnipeg on May 1. Our Treaty Education team manned a display table, contributed judges, and offered Treaty-themed workshops for the student attendees. This was the first year that 'Treaties' was a heritage project theme.

Congratulations to winners Valentina Hill and Nathan Eyob & Ynedi Dabasay. Their projects Astomakewin: God's Lake and the Signing of Treaty 5 and Development and Expansion of the Fur Trade in Manitoba, were outstanding!

Click here to see some of the Treaty-themed heritage projects. A hearty shout-out to all the RRHF organizers, volunteers, displayers, and participants. We are looking forward to next year's fair!

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Since Treaty Education's inception we have been honoured to partner with several formal and informal education organizations, including the Bank of Canada Museum. Scroll down to register for our joint webinar on June 5 with Bank of Canada Museum.

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Our annual Treaty Education Summer Institute is fast-approaching! Historian and author Sheldon Krasowski will be joining us. We will be touring both Lower Fort Garry and St. Peter, Dynevor Church. Scroll down to read more and to register.

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The Treaty Education Catalyst Teacher Network will be meeting in Winnipeg on May 29 & 30 for our annual in-person get-together. Additional to sharing updates from this year's work, the group will be planning ahead for the 2025-2026 school year. Start thinking how you will liaise with your division's Catalyst Teacher as you begin planning next year's student learning activities and teacher professional development sessions.

Featured Teaching Resource

The story of the Numbered Treaties is linked inextricably to the Hudson Bay Company. The de fact Crown: The Hudson Bay Company invites students to explore the relationship between First Nations, Treaty-making, and the HBC. Click the document to access.

For more teaching and learning resources, click below.

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Treaty Sleuthing: Spaces + Places

Lake Winnipeg is the tenth largest freshwater lake in the world, spanning over 23,700 square kilometers. The border between Treaty 1 and 2 crosses the lake’s southern basin; its southeast shore forms the eastern border of Treaty 2; midway up the lake runs the maritime border between Treaty 2 and 5; and a small part of Treaty 3 abuts the lake north of Sagkeeng.

Want to learn more about Treaty-significant sites?

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Treaty Terminology

Treaty Turning Points

What’s a turning point in history? It is a moment or event that significantly changes the course of history. Turning points can have broad scopes and far-reaching implications. They also can be local and their associated changes can be incremental.

At the heart of Treaties is relationships. Treaty turning points are those that result in a change in the relationship between First Nations and their Treaty partner, which includes not only the Crown, but all Canadians.

Each month the Treaty Education team will feature a Treaty turning point in history. This month the turning point centres on "Wahbung: Our Tomorrows".

Click the document to preview.

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Treaty Education is proud to partner with the Bank of Canada Museum in offering a free bilingual webinar centred on our joint learning project, Five Bucks: The Economics of Treaty Relationships. Guest presenters include Treaty Commissioner Loretta Ross and Anishnaabe artist and curator, Frank Shebageget. Click the links below to register.

Click Here to register in English

Click Here to register in French

2025 SUMMER INSTITUTE

The Treaty Education team is busily prepping for our annual teacher summer institute. This year's theme is 'Become a Treaty Historian'. The two-day gathering will take place at Lower Fort Garry on August 20 & 21 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 $100 non-refundable registration fee.

Click here to email us with questions.

Click here to view previous teacher's guides.

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.

Bookings are closed for this school year. Many thanks to all of you who invited an ISST teacher to your school! Please contact us about booking an ISST for 2025-2026. See you in September! Click Here.

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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