Wetutoskimetowin eNEWSLETTER

A toponym is a place name. Toponymy is the study of place names, oftentimes their etymological background. Countless place names in Manitoba are of Indigenous origin. These include communities like Winnipeg, Neepawa, and Manitou; Lakes Manitoba and Winnipegosis; the Saskatchewan and Assiniboine Rivers, and other geographic places like Wapusk National Park and Asessippi Provincial Park. The Treaty Education team is currently working on a project centred on First Nations' toponyms in the Treaty 5 area. Take a listen to this episode of 'Let's Talk Treaty' featuring former provincial toponymist, Des Kappel as he outlines this exciting new initiative. Click here to access.

Featured Teaching Resource

This month’s learning resource has students listen to an episode of “Let’s Talk Treaty”, a 15-minute radio interview centred on a Treaty-related topic, and consolidate their understandings on the graphic organizer. Click the document to access.

For more teaching and learning resources, click below.

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Treaty Sleuthing: Spaces + Places

First Nation communities have long-standing relationships with Riding Mountain, which is located in Treaty 2 territory. The park is part of the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe. The seven communities on the map are signatories to Treaties 2, 4, and 1.

Want to learn more about Treaty-significant sites?

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Treaty Terminology

We've chosen a theme for this year's Treaty Education Summer Institute!

The theme for this year's institute is 'Curating Treaty Histories' and is framed pedagogically on curatorial thinking skills. Keep an eye out for guest speakers and locations.

Where: Winnipeg

When: August 21 & 22, 2024

Email us to find out more.

Click here to register.

Check out this article in the Canadian Geographic’s Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada. Entitled ‘Forced Population Movements’, it provides an overview of the history of Peguis/St. Peter’s Reserve and the community’s connections to the land and waters. It was written by Treaty Education Advisor, Cynthia Bird.

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Treaty Ed In-School Support Team

Our In-School Support Team is here to help! We can support you in the classroom in-person or virtually. We offer:

Co-teaching Treaty Education lessons.
Help in implementing Treaty Education Kit resources.
Tips on incorporating local Treaty history.
Support for PLCs and staff professional development.
We also offer French language support for Immersion and French classes. Make sure to note that you would like our French-speaking In-School Support teacher when you book.

Click Here to Book In-School Support

To find out who your division's Treaty Education Catalyst Teacher is, contact your superintendent or Click Here to reach out to our team.

Click here to read about 'Treaty Education for All' and the role of Catalyst Teachers

Wetutoskimetowin (Cree/Nehethow): 'to work on it together'

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