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Treaties Recognition Week

November 2 to 8 is Treaties Recognition Week, a time for learning about the history and ongoing importance of treaties, respecting these treaty rights and their relevance today.

The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, and the Williams Treaties was signed in November 1923 by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and Seven First Nations.

The seven Williams Treaties First Nations are Alderville First Nation, Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

Visit our Indigenous Studies Research Guide to learn more about the importance of treaties.