Map of Ontario Treaties and Reserves

An interactive map and list of treaties and reserves as recognized by the Ontario Provincial government. You can click and zoom in on parts of Ontario to see what treaty covers a section of land. Users can scroll further down on the page for a summary of the treaty they have clicked on.

Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month – Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

November is Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board; November has many dates relevant to Indigenous history including Louis Riel day, Inuit day, National Aboriginal Veterans day, and Treaty Recognition Week.

Lands Claims Coalition

The Land Claims Agreements Coalition works to ensure that comprehensive land claims and associated self-government agreements are respected, honoured and fully implemented in order to achieve their objectives. Formed in 2003, LCAC membership includes all post-effective date modern treaty holders in Canada.

Documentary: Trick or Treaty?

The documentary, Trick or Treaty?, was produced by Alanis Obomsawin to showcase issues affecting the people who signed Treaty 9 including their initiatives to invoke dialogue with the Canadian government for greater justice and respect.

Map: Treaties, Nations and Communities of Manitoba

This interactive map has been produced to show the Indigenous communities in Manitoba overlain with the approximate areas of treaty coverage. There are five nations represented (Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota) and five Numbered Treaties (1-5).

R.A.V.E.N. Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs

RAVEN is “a non-profit charitable organization that provides financial resources to assist Aboriginal Nations within Canada in lawfully forcing industrial development to be reconciled with their traditional ways of life, and in a manner that addresses global warming and other ecological sustainability challenges.” RAVEN’s vision is “a country that embraces the caretaker values of First Nations and their equitable access to the justice system within a thriving natural habitat.”

Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative

Kwilmu’kw Mar-klusuaqn means “we are seeking consensus.” The Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative “is seeking consensus on the best ways to implement their Aboriginal and treaty rights… for now, and for seven generations to come.” The Mission Statement of Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) is “to address the historic and current imbalances in the relationship between Mi’kmaq and non-Mi’kmaq people in Nova Scotia and secure the basis for an improved quality of Mi’kmaq life.”

Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement: Ottawa (IPSMO)

IPSMO is “a grassroots organization that directly supports Indigenous peoples in diverse struggles for justice. We also work within communities to challenge the lies and half-truths about Indigenous peoples and colonization that dominate Canadian society.” The organization, which is a working group of OPIRG Ottawa, is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and focuses on local and regional campaigns.

Lawyer’s Rights Watch Canada (LRWC): First Nations’ Rights

The LRWC is “a committee of Canadian lawyers who promote human rights and the rule of law by providing support to human rights defenders in danger.” The non-profit society was founded in 2000 and is based in Vancouver, BC. The LRWC hosts events and engages in public education around First Nations Rights in Canada.

B.C. Treaty Commission

The B.C. Treaty Commission is “the independent body responsible for facilitating treaty negotiations among the governments of Canada, British Columbia and First Nations in B.C. The Treaty Commission and the treaty process were established in 1992 by agreement among Canada, B.C. and the First Nations Summit. They are guided by those agreements and the 1991 Report of the B.C. Claims Task Force, which is the blueprint for the made-in-B.C. treaty process.”

Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC)

The UBCIC was founded in 1969 by a group of Indian Chiefs in B.C., partly as a collective response to the federal government’s assimilationist White Paper, and through recognition of the need for different First Peoples of B.C. to work together for survival. The head office of the UBCIC is located in Kamloops, B.C., and their mission is to strengthen the voices of B.C.’s aboriginal people regionally, nationally, and globally, and to support the work of aboriginal people

Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM)

The TRCM is the result of a partnership between the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Canada “with a mandate to strengthen, rebuild and enhance the Treaty relationship with mutual respect between First Nations and Manitobans.” In 2003, the federal Cabinet approved the establishment of a treaty commission in Manitoba, followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the AMC and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Indigenous Bar Association

The Indigenous Bar Association (IBA) is “a non-profit professional organization for Indian, Inuit and Métis persons trained in the field of law.” The organization aims to “foster public awareness within the legal community, the Indigenous community and the general public in respect of legal and social issues of concern to Indigenous peoples in Canada.” In 2013 the IBA held its 25th Annual Conference on the theme of “Peace, Friendship & Respect:  A Critical Examination of the Honour of the Crown on the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation and the Treaty of Niagara.”

Settler Treaty Card Poster

The Settler Treaty Card Poster is an ad campaign which features a woman smiling and holding a card designed to appear as though it was issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The poster says “You can’t live here without it!” in large print, and additional text reads: “With your Setter Treaty Card, you get access to countless privileges that your ancestors’ representatives signed on for in perpetuity — privileges like settler self-government and access to the land…Membership has its privileges — and privilege has its responsibilities.” The poster also includes small-print text outlining the details of the privileges and responsibilities associated with Settler Status.

Vancouver Island University’s Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation

In 2014, the Vancouver Island University (VIU) established a Centre for Pre-Confederation Treaties and Reconciliation in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The goal of the centre is to advance research, education, and public understanding and dialogue on Pre-Confederation Treaties from across Canada, as a way of contributing to the national challenge of reconciliation.

Saskatchewan: Teaching Treaties in the Classroom

Saskatchewan’s Teaching Treaties in the Classroom curriculum and resources were developed by Saskatchewan’s Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan, the Government of Canada, and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The OTC commissioned the development of the first teacher resource guides for grades 7-12 in 2001.

Manitoba: Treaty Education Initiative (TEI)

The TEI involves the development, piloting, and implementation of treaty related curriculum, educational resources, and teacher training in Manitoba schools. It is an initiative of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM), in partnership with the Assembly of Manitoba chiefs, the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Manitoba Education, and the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. It is part of the TRCM’s public education mandate, and is a component of their broader “We are all treaty people” initiative.