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treaty-education-frameworken.pdfThe Treaty Education Framework for Curriculum Development from the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is designed to integrate Treaty Education into the P–12 curriculum. It supports the commitments made in Nova Scotia’s education action plan and a Treaty Education memorandum of understanding with Mi’kmaw chiefs.
How this Document is Supportive
This document supports inclusion and equity by:
Encouraging Inclusion and Equity in Education
Centering Indigenous knowledge in the curriculum.
Promoting culturally responsive teaching.
Addressing historical injustices and corrects misconceptions about the Mi’kmaq and treaties.
Developing Key Learning Themes by Grade Level
Promoting awareness of past injustices (residential schools, Indian Act, treaty violations).
Encouraging student-led reconciliation projects.
Aligning with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
Who this Document Supports
This document supports the following groups by:
Teachers
Guiding educators in integrating Mi’kmaq history, treaties, and reconciliation across all grades and subject areas.
Providing grade-specific learning objectives and concepts.
Encouraging collaboration with Mi’kmaq elders and knowledge holders to ensure authenticity.
Students
Supporting all students in Nova Scotia, from Primary to Grade 12, in understanding Mi’kmaq history, culture, and treaties.
Helping Indigenous and non-Indigenous students understand their role in reconciliation.
Fostering a sense of shared history, justice, and equity.
Administrators
Providing a structured approach for including Treaty Education in Nova Scotia’s curriculum development.
Ensuring alignment with historical accuracy, Indigenous perspectives, and reconciliation efforts.
Grades and Subjects
Grades
Primary to Grade 12, with specific age-appropriate themes for each level.
Subjects
Treaty Education connects with all subject areas, including history, social studies, science, geography, language arts, and the arts.
Topics Supported by Grade
Primary – Grade 3: Building foundational knowledge
Grades 4–6: Understanding treaties in historical contexts
Grades 7–9: Story of Survival
Grades 10–12: Reconciliation and resilience
Integration by Subject
Social Studies & History: Mi’kmaq governance, colonial relationships, treaties, and reconciliation.
Science: Mi’kmaq ecological knowledge, traditional medicines, and environmental stewardship.
Language Arts: Mi’kmaq oral traditions, storytelling, and literature.
Math: Measurement, mapping, and economic systems through Indigenous perspectives.
Fine Arts: Mi’kmaq drumming, dance, and visual arts as expressions of culture.
This document is a powerful educational tool for fostering inclusion, equity, and historical understanding in Nova Scotia’s schools.
The video explores the significance of Mi'kmaq treaties, their historical context, and their impact on Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding treaties as living documents that affect all Canadians. The video is suitable for Grade 9-12 students in Social Studies, History, and Indigenous Education classes, fostering an inclusive learning environment. It promotes reconciliation and understanding, aligning with principles of inclusive education by integrating diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
Treaty Education in Nova Scotia focuses on teaching about Mi'kmaq culture, history, and rights, emphasizing reconciliation. The initiative aims to enhance public awareness and understanding of the Treaties' significance for Nova Scotia and Canada. It offers resources for educators, public service members, and the general public to engage in these discussions. For inclusive education, this approach is beneficial for all students, ensuring cultural awareness and inclusion. Teachers can incorporate Treaty Education into the curriculum to foster respect and understanding across diverse classrooms.
The Treaty Education webpage outlines resources for teaching Mi'kmaq culture and history. It supports various subject areas, including Social Studies, Language Arts, and more, and is designed for all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It emphasizes building an understanding of Indigenous treaties, promoting equity, and fostering reconciliation.
The document Mi’kmaw Ways of Being and Knowing outlines the importance of a holistic approach to Mi'kmaw education, emphasizing the connection between heart, mind, spirit, and body. It stresses the need for integrating Indigenous knowledge, spirituality, and cultural practices into education to foster well-being and achievement. This framework aims to nurture students’ intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth in harmony with the Earth and their communities.
The Indigenous Games for Children document provides a collection of traditional games from various Indigenous communities across Canada. These games help children develop physical and survival skills while also strengthening their cultural awareness. It supports children's programs, with detailed instructions for games that foster teamwork, agility, and a deep connection to nature. The resource is designed for children aged 5-12 years, making it suitable for educational and recreational settings.
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is an interactive workshop aimed at educating participants about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It uses blankets to represent land, allowing participants to step into the roles of Indigenous peoples as they journey through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and resistance. This exercise fosters empathy and understanding of shared history, making it suitable for various groups, including youth.
The video, inspired by questions about the Mi'kmaq Creation Story, features a version told by Julie Pellissier-Lush, the current Poet Laureate of PEI. The illustrations are by Laurie Martin, and the story comes from their collaborative book Mi'kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island (2020, Acorn Press). This creative rendition offers insight into Mi'kmaq storytelling traditions.
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) presents four Mi'kmaq legends through animated short films: Maq and the Spirit of the Woods, Summer Legend, Vistas: Little Thunder, and Medoonak the Stormmaker. These films bring Mi'kmaq myths to life and provide educational insights into Indigenous culture and traditions, using animation and storytelling. The resource is especially useful for teaching Mi'kmaq history and culture in classrooms.
The Ni'gweg Collective focuses on revitalizing Indigenous oral traditions by developing the Nitap storytelling app. This platform is a tool for sharing Indigenous stories, games, and languages, helping to preserve cultural practices while making them accessible. The collective emphasizes cultural integrity and continues to expand its work with new language-learning games and content for various age groups.
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