This message is being shared on behalf of The First Peoples Indigenous Centre. Please direct any questions to Indigenous@durhamcollege.ca.
From November 1 to 7, Durham College (DC) will be acknowledging Treaties Recognition Week.
The Government of Ontario has declared the first week of November as Treaties Recognition Week to honour the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and communities. This important week highlights the framework and agreement between Nations sharing land traditionally occupied by Indigenous peoples.
Durham College is situated on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, which is part of the Williams Treaties signed in November 1923 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Seven First Nation, including the Mississaugas and Chippewas of this territory. Understanding the spirit, intent and history of treaty relationships is important for building new relationships of mutual respect and benefit between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
The First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC) invites the campus community to learn more about treaty relationships in Canada by participating in the following events:
Trick or Treaty Booths
Stop by our Trick or Treaty booth for an opportunity to learn more about the treaty relationships in Canada while enjoying some tasty Halloween treats.
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Monday, November 1 – Main Entrance Hallway, Whitby campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, November 2 – The Pit, Oshawa campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Film screening: Trick or Treaty?
Join us in the First Peoples Indigenous Centre for a film screening of Trick or Treaty?
Synopsis: Trick or Treaty? is a 2014 Canadian documentary by Alanis Obomsawin about Treaty 9, a 1905 agreement in which First Nations peoples in northern Ontario surrendered their sovereign rights.
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November 3 – First Peoples Indigenous Centre from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please register in advance to participate.
Additional details on how you can get involved, as well as resources to help you learn more about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, are available the FPIC site.
We hope you can join us to mark this important week, as we all work towards increasing awareness and understanding of our shared history by acknowledging our role and responsibility in reconciliation.
