Citizenship is the status of being a member of a particular country and having the rights and privileges that come with that membership. In general, citizenship is acquired either through birth within a country’s territory or through a process where an individual applies for and is granted citizenship by a country.
As a citizen, an individual typically has the right to vote, work, own property, receive protection and assistance from their government, and participate in the political process. Citizenship can also be connected to national identity and a sense of belonging to a particular country and its culture. The specific rights, privileges, and responsibilities associated with citizenship vary from country to country.
Treaty Education is an important aspect of citizenship as it helps individuals understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, particularly in relation to the Indigenous peoples of the land. As future educators, we are responsible for ensuring that Treaty Education is included in the curriculum so we can break through the educational system created through colonialism. This will ensure future generations are involved in the significance of Indigenous culture and that Indigenous ways of knowing are properly valued.
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