IDN: History of Colonization
Justice Murray Sinclair on the Royal Proclamation of 1763
On the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Chief Justice Murray Sinclair, senator and former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, discusses the Proclamation and its implications for the nation-to-nation relationships between the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island (North America) and, in this context, Canada. The canoe seen is, 'Treaty Canoe' by artist Alex McKay (www.alexmckay.ca). Thanks for watching!
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The Canada’s History Treaties issue features guest editor Treaty Commissioner Loretta Rosslink opens in new window from the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. Contributing writers, from throughout Canada, have shared their insights and knowledge on a wide variety of aspects of Treaty history and the Treaty Relationship.
This edition of Kayak . . . is about Treaties and the historic Treaty relationship between First Nations peoples and the British Crown, now represented by the government of Canada. Includes educator's guide.
A series of lesson plans on treaties for K-12. Some of the higher level materials may be suitable for Cégep classrooms.
Treaties, reconciliation and Indigenous history in Canada
How well do Canadians know Indigenous history? What role did treaties play in forming our country? Are the stories told through truth and reconciliation changing our understanding of Canadian history?
Join a live, interactive roundtable of Indigenous community leaders, educators and advocates.