Treaties Recognition Week

In Ontario, the first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week. This week invites all of us to learn about the history and ongoing importance of treaties, and to reflect on what it means to live in respectful and reciprocal relationship with one another.

Durham College (DC) acknowledges that our campuses are located on lands covered by the Williams Treaties, signed in 1923 between the governments of Ontario and Canada and seven First Nations: Alderville First Nation, Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These Nations are the Indigenous rights holders and ongoing caretakers of the lands and waterways where our learning and work take place. Recognizing the Williams Treaties means understanding that these agreements were meant to establish ongoing relationships based on mutual respect, benefit, and shared responsibility.

We encourage all members of the DC community to participate, learn, and reflect on the significance of these relationships.