Treaties Recognition Week

Event Details

• Sunday, November 5, 2023
  12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  
  Cost: Free

During the first week of November, we observe Treaties Recognition Week at Trent University. This week provides an opportunity to delve into the foundational agreements between Indigenous nations and the British, then Canadian federal and provincial governments (known as the “Crown”) that define ongoing rights and obligations on all sides. These treaties, forging connections between Indigenous communities and the Crown, extend beyond history books; they persist as living agreements with a profound influence on contemporary society. 

Members of the Trent community on the Symons Campus are encouraged to visit the Treaty display in Bata Library to learn more about the Treaty 20 and the Williams Treaty. 

All members of the community are also encouraged to visit the First Peoples House of Learning website for resources designed to support learning and reconciliation, including videos about land acknowledgments and smudging, the Michi Saagiig Protocol Guide Book, and information about the treaties. Additional education resources about Treaty Week are available on the School of Education website. 

Contact Info

If you have any questions or need further information about the event, please feel free to reach out to:

MK Millard
Community Relations Officer
mmillard@trentu.ca

We are here to assist you and provide any additional details you may require. Your inquiries are important to us, and we look forward to assisting you in any way we can.