Blog Post 5

As we learn from ECS 203 and many other courses, Treaty Education is an important factor in teaching in our classrooms and working with the curriculum. Treaty Education does not just benefit Indigenous students. Rather, it benefits all students no matter their cultural background to have such information. It is our job as educators to try to eliminate discrimination and racism in our classroom and intertwine Treaty Education as best as possible.

My response to the email would include explaining to the intern that although First Nations students may not be present in that specific classroom, does not mean they are not present within our society. Most students and staff will encounter their culture or First Nations people in their everyday lives or future jobs. It is important to teach Treaty Education to give students the knowledge needed for reconciliation. Treaty Education is not just for First Nations and Metis Peoples but for all students because, at the end of the day, we are all “Treaty People”. We all share the land and reside and work on treaty land. It also educates them on respect. Respect is a huge part of Indigenous culture and it is important for all students to understand how that is done and why. As a future educator, it is your role to eliminate and hold zero tolerance towards racism and discrimination. when comments are made to tell students the harmful actions those words hold. If students continue to be racist and close-minded to the subject give them resources such as the movie “Indian Horse” to watch, or online reading material as to why this education is just as important as any other. I would also tell the intern to be resilient and continuous in teaching treaty education and introduce it as frequently as possible so students become more comfortable with it.