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Treaties Recognition Week

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Treaties Recognition Week was established in Ontario in 2016 as a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action to increase treaty awareness.

This week serves as a way to honour the importance of Treaties established within the province of Ontario. It is held on the first full week of November.

We recognize the collective treaty rights granted to Indigenous peoples in Ontario through these historical treaties:

  • Upper Canada (1781-1862)
  • Robinson Treaties (1850)
  • Numbered Treaties (1870-1930)
  • Williams Treaties (1923)

This year, Treaties Recognition Week is held from November 5th to November 11th.

Learn More

Treaties Recognition Week – Ontario.ca

Ontario Treaties Infographic

Map of Treaties and Reserves in Ontario

Trick or Treaty – Film

In Our Words – Film

“Indigenous Voices on Treaties” – ontario.ca

Heritage Minutes: Naskumituwin (Treaty) – Video

Whose Land is it Anyway? – Book