Indigenous Education Month
The Month of November
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An Ottawa land acknowledgement that honours the Land and the medicines it provides
An Ottawa land acknowledgement that honours the Land and the medicines it provides
This local and visual Land acknowledgement is explained by Simon Brascoupé and his daughter, Mairi Brascoupé - both Algonquin artists from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg.
Knowledge Keeper Fred McGregor
Click this link to hear Fred McGregor speak about what it means to live on unceded Algonquin territory. Fred shares the history and geography of this land from an Algonquin perspective. (Grades 9-12)
Dion_S_Historical_timeline_as_lesson_Braided_learning_2022.mp4First Week of November Treaty Week
Image created by Amanda Strong: Michif Indigenous filmmaker, media artist and stop-motion director based out of the unceded Coast Salish territory in Vancouver, British Columbia. This image appeared on the cover of the Sept 2018 issue of Kayak Magazine
Background/Historical Information
Background/Historical Information
In 2016, Ontario passed legislation declaring the first week of November as Treaties Recognition Week. This annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture these relationships.
Click this link to check out the Treaties Recognition Week Government of Ontario Website
Lesson - Relevance of Treaties Today.pdf
Delve Deeper on a Local Level
📚Read Where Sussex Drive Meets the Kichi Sibi
📚Read Whose Land is it Anyways?
Lesson - Land Claim Literacy & Algonquin Treaty (1).pdfListen to other Indigenous Voices on Treaties
Click on the images to hear, read & ENGAGE in treaties activities
Ray John Jr.
shares treaty knowledge with the OCSB
Historic Treaties
in Ontario
Treaty Activities
(kinesthetic & art based)
The Two Row Wampum is a significant treaty between the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) and the Dutch in 1613, and it's considered a foundational element in understanding Indigenous perspectives on rights in Canada. It emphasizes peace, friendship, and respect between the two parties
MORE Treaty Education Resources
MORE Treaty Education Resources
Ezhi-Nawending:
How We Are Related
(K-8)
Gdoo-Sastamoo Kii Mi:
This is our Understanding
(9-12)
November 7 International Inuit Day OCSB resource document
November 8 Indigenous Veteran's Day
November 8 Indigenous Veteran's Day
Indigenous Veterans Tribute Honour List
November 16 Louis Riel Day (National)
November 16 Louis Riel Day (National)
Click here for information and resources
Additional Resources
Historica Canada has created an Educator’s Resource Guide, which is best suited for High School Students. It is printable and in colour with a variety of suggestions for lessons and activities. Some connect with the Heritage Minute on Treaties
Treaty Resources
Treaties.pdf
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