November 7 2024: Honouring Treaties Recognition Week Presentation

A graphic in the shape of Ontario has different colours to mark the boundaries of Treaties of Ontario. Text beside the graphic says Treaties Recognition Week.

In partnership with the Municipality’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Coordinator, Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to host Dean M. Jacobs at Chatham Branch (120 Queen St.) on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 pm.

Mr. Jacobs, with Walpole Island First Nation’s Heritage Centre, will speak about local pre-Confederation Treaties and what they mean for advancing “Truth and Reconciliation” based on mutual trust and respect. Hear how far we’ve come, who is being left behind, challenges and future opportunities. Learn how Walpole Island First Nation navigates today’s realities as a sovereign Nation asserting Indigenous governance while appreciating the importance of relationship to land, honouring Treaties, and the value of meaningful partnerships.

All are welcome to attend this presentation.

Treaties Recognition Week honours the importance of Treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about Treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective Treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples and communities.

For more information about Treaties Recognition Week, visit www.ontario.ca and for more information on library programs and services, visit www.ckpl.ca. For more information about the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s initiatives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice visit www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/deij