Live via Zoom (Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration)
Wednesday, June 15
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Registration required; register in person at any branch, by phone at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online.
Join us Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a special viewing of Inaakonigewin Andaadad Aki: Michi Saagiig Treaties: Defining Relationships between Peoples followed by a discussion with Anne Taylor, a Traditional Knowledge Holder from Curve Lake First Nation.
This documentary looks at the various treaties the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) participated in between 1781 and 1923. There are 46 treaties that cover the lands of Ontario, eighteen of which include the Michi Saagiig. In Ontario, we are all treaty peoples. This documentary reminds us all about what that means.
Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington.
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
About Anne Taylor
Anne is a member of the Michi Saagiig Nishinaabeg and Williams Treaties Nations. She co-ordinates Anishinaabemowin for Curve Lake. She is also a storyteller and former cultural archivist for the Curve Lake Cultural Education Centre. She works extensively in cultural education with schools and organizations engaged in answering the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
About Inaakonigewin Andaadad Aki: Michi Saagiig Treaties: Defining Relationships between Peoples
This documentary looks at the various treaties the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) participated in between 1781 and 1923. There are 46 treaties that cover the lands of Ontario, eighteen of which include the Michi Saagiig. In Ontario, we are all treaty peoples...This documentary reminds us all about what that means.
The DVD is available for loan through the Library catalogue.
You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.
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The Municipality of Clarington is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Municipality of Clarington.
