Archives are full of letters from Curve Lake dating back to the 19th century, demanding better pay for teachers, requesting Indigenous teachers and even asking for their own school boards.
- Assistant Professor, Indigenous Methodologies, Chanie Wenjack School of Indigenous Studies, Trent University
Seven Williams Treaties First Nations continue to call on the provincial government to adequately consult them when making important decisions on their lands in the Greenbelt and beyond.
The deeper spiritual, cultural and Anishinaabe connections at Bon Echo Park can only endure if we actively commit to their protection.
This new agreement finally allows First Nations to decide for themselves how the funding will revitalize their language and culture independently of the government.
People must learn more about the history and legacies of residential schools and day schools and understand their relationship to Canada’s colonial project.
Canada is accepting claims emerging from a settlement with survivors of Indian day schools, but there has yet to be a public inquiry. There is an urgent need to hold Canada accountable.
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