The Lambton Kent District School Board is recognizing Treaty Week.
From November 4th to the 8th, the LKDSB will be joining other boards across Ontario to raise awareness and understanding about treaty rights and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
The focus this year will be on Wampum Belts and their importance, which will be taught in part of the four day curriculum.
“Treaties Recognition Week is an opportunity for students and staff to learn more about treaties and their importance to all residents of Ontario,” said Director John Howitt. “As per our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action as they relate to education, we hope to increase student and staff awareness of Wampum Belts and treaty relationships, which will extend to increasing awareness and understanding of treaties in the broader public.”
For more information about LKDSB’s Indigenous Education, click here.