It’s the 10th annual Treaty Week in Ontario and the Anishinabek Nation has launched a new book called ‘This is my Treaty’ for preschool and Kindergarten-aged learners.
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says the book aims to engage learners with treaty concepts related to the curriculum, such as sharing and the meaning of promises.
She says educators and parents alike can use the book, written by author Kelly Crawford, as a platform to discuss concepts of treaties.
She adds in keeping with its commitment to public education, the Anishinabek Nation will be livestreaming a treaty learning event tomorrow (Nov. 4) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. featuring Clayton King of Beausoleil First Nation.
The event can be accessed via the Anishinabek Nation YouTube channel.
The book is available to order through https://goodminds.com/? in English, Anishinaabemowin, and French.
Officials say Treaties Recognition Week is the first week of November every year and is designated to honour the importance of treaties and help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights, relationships, and responsibilities.
The education and awareness of treaties made with First Nations will help Canadian citizens understand their own obligations as subjects of treaty conditions in this country.
The Anishinabek Nation says it’s dedicated to supporting a clear and responsible understanding of the treaty relationship and will observe Treaties Recognition Week this week from November 3-7 by sharing information and resources virtually through its social media channels and the Anishinabek News.
