"The week beginning on the first Sunday in November in each year is proclaimed as Treaties Recognition Week."
Treaties Recognition Week 2023: November 5-11
Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of treaties and is intended to promote educational opportunities surrounding treaty rights and relationships. Learning about our collective treaty rights and responsibilities, fosters greater understanding and nurtures relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Treaties Recognition Week also represents one of many steps on the path of healing and reconciliation. This legislation was launched in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, specifically Call to Action 10.vii.- Respecting and honouring Treaty relationships.
To honor our responsibility, the Office of Indigenous Relations will be sharing a variety of educational resources and hosting insightful discussions and teachings.
In-person and virtual events
Clayton Samuel King: 100 Years of the Williams Treaties
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, EC5 1111
Clayton Samuel King, Potawatomi from Beausoleil, is an artist, educator, and orator. One of his areas of expertise and passion is the Williams treaties, which effect his home community. In this presentation, Clayton will discuss life before the treaties, 100 years of the Williams Treaties and their implications such as denied rights to hunting and fishing. Register today.
Learn more about Clayton Samuel King and his work, and explore the Williams Treaties.
Myeengun Henry: Spirit of the Treaties
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 6:00PM - 8:00PM, ONLINE AND IN-PERSON IN EC5 1111
In this presentation, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Myeengun Henry guides attendees on an interactive journey back in time. He discusses how treaties and agreements were spiritually significant, emphasizing the intent and meaning Indigenous folks carried into these agreements. Register today.
Information and resources
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2021 Information & Resource Sheet (PDF) by the Office of Indigenous Relations
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Six Miles Deep Booklet: Land Rights of the Six Nations of the Grand River
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Land Rights: A Global Solution for the Six Nations of the Grand River Booklet
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Indigenous Voices on Treaties (Video series)
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We Are All Treaty People free online course and resources from the University of Toronto