b'ANISHINABEK NATIONAnishinabek Nation Kicked Off Treaties Recognition WeekNew online treaty education resources for everyoneA nishinabek Nation Grandsecondary school teachers kit, Gdoo- attributed to Treaties not being upheld, Council Chief Reg NiganobeSastamoo Kii Mi: Understanding oursaid Anishinabek Nation Southeast said that the AnishinabekNation to Nation Relationship, andRegional Deputy Grand Council Chief Nation remains committedto connect to the Ontario curriculumand Education Portfolio Holder James to its part in Treaty education in Ontariofor a co-education journey through theMarsden. These resources are an as the sixth year of Treaties Recognitiondevelopment of another online educa- excellent stepping stone in a students Week was celebrated November 1-5. tion resource.All education resourceslearning journey. He welcomed all to celebrate theproduced by the Anishinabek Nation areAs part of Treaties Recognition Week recent launch of Ezhi-Nawending: Howmade for everyone to learn fromnotand public education, Anishinabek We Are Related, an online elementaryjust First Nations students and teachers. Nation Childrens Commissioner Treaty education resource, as well as aThis online resource will guideOgimaa Duke Peltier explored the similar project for secondary studentsstudents in learning about Turtle Island,importance of honouring Treaties.that will become available next spring.worldview, wampum, contact, TreatyTreaties are the fabric and the Treaties are the foundationalrelationships, land disputes and thefoundation of this territoryof the documents of Canada, stated Chieffuture, stated Crawford. Based onGreat Lakes region. And as a Treaty Niganobe. Treaties are equal to theGdoo-Sastamoo Kii Mi, the resource willpartner, the Crown must commit to Constitution and are enshrined within.support secondary students and teachersimplementing the full spirit and intent To move forward as a Nation, both mustin a virtual world connected to theof what our ancestors had agreed upon, be upheld and honoured to their fullOntario curriculum. stated Peltier. Treaties are real, theyre spirit and intent. Anishinabek NationThe new online education resourceliving, and they need to be implemented. is proud to provide accessible teachingfor secondary students will be availableA good place to start teaching this is tools to facilitate the process. Learnin spring 2022. in the classroom with our youngest more about the Treaties today to build aIt is important for the history oflearners. The ministries of education better future.our Treaties to be taught to all learnershave an opportunity to include the Treaty Educator Kelly Crawfordfrom very early on so that they have atrue histories of this country as part of is once again working with Framebetter understanding of challenges andtheir curriculum.Sequence Photography to build on theissues Indigenous people face, largelyOntario Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford acknowledged the importance of Treaty education.Anishinabek Nation should be proud of their leadership in continuing to develop education resources to increase awareness and understanding of Treaty rights and the relevance they hold today, said Minister Rickford. Fostering Treaty education helps make modern Treaty relationships real and meaningful for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike.The Anishinabek Nation observed Treaties Recognition Week from November 1-5 by sharing information and resources virtually through their social media and Anishinabek News. To access Ezhi-Nawending: How We Are Related, visit anishinabek.ca/education-Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe resources. 18l I ssue2 2021/22C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne'