Why teach about treaties ?

I love my job!  I am currently teaching at Scott Collegiate and I have been teaching with Regina Public Schools since 2007.  Promoting treaty education is imperative, not only because it is mandated by the  Ministry and a part of the required curriculum for all Saskatchewan students, but more importantly because I believe that ALL people benefit from learning about treaty. Saskatchewan is the only province ceded entirely through treaty; yet, many settler people are completely unaware of this significant part of our shared history and of the enormous benefits they receive as one side of the treaty relationship.

I am very passionate about treaty education and its potential to contribute to rebuilding the respectful, mutually beneficial relationships between settlers and First Nations peoples that were intended when treaties were signed.  I think learning the significance of treaty will help us begin the journey towards decolonization, reconciliation, and the equitable treatment of all citizens. 

Tamara