Make treaty learning accessible with this Treaty Week Booklet! Designed for Grades 2–5, this resource introduces Treaties Canada students should learn about through short readings, discussion, and reflection. Explore Canadian Treaties, ongoing rights and responsibilities, and the importance of Treaty Recognition throughout the school year.
Use this booklet during treaty recognition events or as part of your social studies and Indigenous education lessons. The content is not tied to one province or observance, making it adaptable for classrooms across Canada.
TREATY RECOGNITION WEEK:
♥︎ What treaties are and why they were made
♥︎ Indigenous treaty-making before Europeans arrived
♥︎ Why every treaty is different
♥︎ Oral histories and spoken treaty promises
♥︎ Different understandings of treaties
♥︎ Treaty rights and responsibilities
♥︎ Broken promises and the importance of honouring agreements
♥︎ Modern treaties and unceded land
♥︎ Why treaties still matter today
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
♥︎ Student booklet with accessible informational readings
♥︎ “Learning About Where I Live” local inquiry page
♥︎ “My Treaty Learning” reflection page
