Treaty Education eNews: October 2021

Wetutoskimetowin: 'to work on it together'

In Cree, pinâskiw means 'season of falling leaves'. Fall is a beautiful time of year to explore the outdoors with your students. Get outside and explore sites significant to Treaties and the Treaty relationship. These places may be found in both urban and rural settings and in the built and natural environments.

Last month Commissioner Loretta Ross and Elder Harry Bone joined the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's Truth and Reconciliation Week activities.

They delivered a 38-minute talk on the symbolism associated with the Treaty medal entitled 'We Are All Treaty People'.

To access the presentation, click the button below.

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Featured Teaching Resource

Our Treaty Education teacher's portal has a cache of materials for in-class use. Check it out at Teacher Resources & Portal - Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (trcm.ca).

This month's Featured Teaching Resource has students investigate the historical and contemporary Treaty relationship by using the news media as a source of information.

Click below to access the student worksheet.

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Treaty No. 6 was made in August and September 1876 at Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan.

Fort Carlton is situated on the Carlton Trail, which was a key travel route from Upper Fort Garry to Fort Edmonton.

Mathias Colomb (Pukatawagan) and Marcel Colomb First Nations both entered adhesions to Treaty No. 6.

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What's Your Treaty Story?

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How are you implementing Treaty Education in your school or classroom? Share your stories! Send us an update (with photos!) and we will feature your good work in our next newsletter!

Ka’Esi Wahkotumahk Aski: Treaty Education is Land-based Education

From a curriculum perspective, Treaty Education fits seamlessly into the social studies. It is important to remember that Treaty Education dovetails into ALL curricula, from ELA to math to arts. Check out the article in the Manitoba Social Science Teachers Association journal 'MB Speaks' about incorporating Treaties into place-based education.

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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

Treaty Education Office

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Winnipeg, MB R3J 1J1

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