Treaty Resources Guide

"The four cousins from the Windy Lake First Nation are back for another mystery in Book Three of the Mighty Muskrats Mystery Series -- the first two books in the series are The Case of the Missing Auntie (Book Two) and The Case of Windy Lake (Book One). The National Assembly of Cree Peoples has gathered in the Windy Lake First Nation, home to the Mighty Muskrats: Chickadee, Atim, Otter, and Sam. But when the treaty bundle, the center of a four-day long ceremony, is taken, the four mystery-solving cousins must set out to catch those responsible and help protect Windy Lake's reputation!" -- Provided by publisher.

"The Gift is in the Making retells previously published Anishinaabeg stories, bringing to life Anishinaabeg values and teachings to a new generation. Readers are immersed in a world where all genders are respected, the tiniest being has influence in the world, and unconditional love binds families and communities to each other and to their homeland. Sprinkled with gentle humour and the Anishinaabe language, this collection of stories speaks to children and adults alike, and reminds us of the timelessness of stories that touch the heart"--The back cover.

Treaties -- Treaties between First Nations -- Royal Proclamation -- Indian treaties in Canada -- Indian treaties in Ontario -- Treaty of Niagara, 1764 -- War of 1812 -- Anishinabek played key role -- Assikinack's speech -- Chippewa Treaties -- Manitoulin Treaties -- Robinson Superior Treaty -- Robinson Huron Treaty -- Williams Treaties -- Honour of the Crown -- Claim settlement key to future -- Last raise in 1874 -- Treaty supports Nationhood -- Chi-Naaknigewin -- Crown concedes hunting rights -- Algonquins want to create jobs -- What First Nations want -- Sources.

"This nonfiction book examines how we can foster reconciliation with Indigenous people at individual, family, community and national levels"-- Provided by publisher.

Welcome to the teacher guide for Speaking Our Truth: a Journey of Reconciliation. The guide follows the book, chapter by chapter, making it easy for teachers and students to dig deeper into the text and make personal connections to the material. Each chapter of the guide features a summary, essential questions, metaphors for learning, key concepts and vocabulary and detailed learning activities. There is bonus material about making art, keeping a journal and doing research. Activities are laid out clearly, with instruction for teachers and for students as they embark together on the journey of reconciliation. -- page 1.

Explore the last 150 years through the eyes of Indigenous creators in the graphic novel anthology, This Place: 150 Years Retold. Beautifully illustrated, these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through magic realism, serial killings, psychic battles, and time travel. See how Indigenous peoples have survived a post-apocalyptic world since Contact.

Two Families: Treaties and Government by Harold Johnson is a conversation between a Cree man and the Canadian public. As a practicing lawyer, Johnson wrote the book as his personal response to a student's question about treaties. Johnson's ancestors signed Treaty 6 in 1876. This easy-to-read account effectively conveys the treaty relationship between First Nations and the government. Johnson establishes the framework for any treaty discussions in the opening chapter. He moves on to topics that cover the justice system, reconciliation of laws, political divisions, resources, taxation, assimilation, leadership, the constitution, sovereignty, the youth and the coming generations. The appendix contains a copy of Treaty 6 and the Adhesion by the Wood Cree. This is an important contribution to the Canadian understanding of treaties from the perspective from a Cree lawyer.

The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a Northern Cree community, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen’s dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children.