Indigenous Studies – Exploring Treaties

Students will explore different forms of governance, and what that means for the history of treaty making between Indigenous and settler groups in the Great Lakes region.

This program covers historical treaties, and is suitable as introductory content, while still offering perspectives and activities for those with more extensive knowledge.

Students will have discussions surrounding land rights and write personal commitments towards reconciliation.

• Understand various methods of governance, peacekeeping and negotiation that First Nations communities used between each other and with settlers.
• Identify meaning, purpose and relevance of treaties in contemporary times for Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations and communities.
• Use appropriate terminology for FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) groups.