TORONTO — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week:
“Our government is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn more about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting broader understanding of treaties’ importance in Ontario.
We are working with Indigenous and education partners across Ontario to host virtual events and share treaty education resources to increase understanding of treaty rights, treaty relationships, and their ongoing relevance.
Treaties are legally binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of First Nations and the Crown—forming the basis of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Understanding these agreements through Treaties Recognition Week is an essential part of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. It directly responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to increase treaty awareness.
Our government is committed to strengthening equitable and respectful relationships with Indigenous partners and communities to enable a better future for all Ontarians.
I encourage everyone to learn more about the important role treaties play in our province’s history and heritage and why they continue to be relevant today as we move forward together on the path to reconciliation.”
Ontario Recognizes Sixth Annual Treaties Recognition Week
TORONTO — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week:
“Our government is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn more about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting broader understanding of treaties’ importance in Ontario.
We are working with Indigenous and education partners across Ontario to host virtual events and share treaty education resources to increase understanding of treaty rights, treaty relationships, and their ongoing relevance.
Treaties are legally binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of First Nations and the Crown—forming the basis of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Understanding these agreements through Treaties Recognition Week is an essential part of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. It directly responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to increase treaty awareness.
Our government is committed to strengthening equitable and respectful relationships with Indigenous partners and communities to enable a better future for all Ontarians.
I encourage everyone to learn more about the important role treaties play in our province’s history and heritage and why they continue to be relevant today as we move forward together on the path to reconciliation.”
For a listing of Treaty Week events, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/treaties-recognition-week
