Laurentian University honours Treaties Recognition Week
Sudbury’s Laurentian University is hosting a series of events for Treaties Recognition Week.
Treaties Recognition Week was established in 2016 to educate students about the history of treaties.
Treaties Recognition Week was established in 2016 to educate students about the history of treaties. (Amanda Hicks/CTV News)
On Monday, fourth-year social work students ran an information booth to educate the Laurentian community about the Robinson Huron Treaty, answer questions and advise of upcoming events.
Julia Cimino, a concurrent education and social work student, said her hope for the information booth was to raise awareness.
"The message we're sharing is that we are all treaty people," Cimino said.
"It's important to understand who we are. And in that connection to Canada's history and Indigenous land."
She said the week is also about amplifying Indigenous voices and nurturing the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
"As a non-Indigenous person, it's important to understand, you know, Canada's history and where we're situated and how we can respect that," Cimino said.
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Events Nov. 5-6 will be jointly organized by Laurentian’s Office of Academic and Indigenous Programs and the Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin.
Among the events, notable keynote speakers will present, including Clayton Samuel King on Treaties and Wampum Belts; Dr. Alan Corbiere on Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 History: Leadership Roles and Responsibilities; and, Dr. Brian McInnes, among others.
Treaties Recognition Week runs until Nov. 9.
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