• ECS 203

    Treaty Education

    The purpose of teaching Treaty Ed and FNMI Content and Perspectives is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canada. It goes beyond simply promoting cultural awareness or meeting curriculum standards. Treaty Ed is a necessary part of reconciliation efforts, acknowledging the past and present relationships between Indigenous peoples and settlers here in Canada. It involves understanding the treaties that were signed, and the rights and responsibilities that were established through those treaties. This understanding is essential for all Canadians, regardless of their ethnic background, because the treaties affect the land, resources, and relationships that we all share as Treaty…