Dakota Talks about Treaties
Dakota Talks about Treaties is an educational book about First Nations treaties.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- October 2017: This book was scheduled for launch on November 6, 2017, to kick off Treaties Recognition Week.[2]
- November 2017: The publication was developed by the Anishinabek Nation as a resource for Treaties Recognition Week. The story features Dakota Bellissimo, a student who participated in the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara.[3]
- November 2017: This story explains what treaties are and their importance. It is intended to be used as a set alongside Alex Shares His Wampum Belt. The book includes teacher reference materials and tips for respectful classroom presentation.[4]
- November 2017: The book was released in November 2017 to coincide with Treaties Recognition Week. It was created through a collaboration between author Kelly Crawford and artist Donald Chretien. The story is intended to teach children that treaties are legally binding and sacred agreements between First Nations and governments.[5]
- November 2018: The book was authored by Kelly Crawford to support classroom learning during Treaties Recognition Week.[6]
- October 2019: This title is listed as one of the educational resources created by Kelly Crawford.[7]
- November 2019: The book was produced as an educational resource to help students understand the treaty relationship.[8]
- June 2020: Dakota Talks About Treaties is one of the educational books authored by Kelly Crawford.[9]
- November 2020: Dakota Talks about Treaties is part of a suite of resources being moved to a digital platform for use by students and teachers.[10]
- November 2020: The book is being adapted into a digital resource that functions like a game board for students. It features a character based on Dakota Bellissimo from Nipissing First Nation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "New online resource a co-learning journey for students and teachers", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Grand Chief congratulates Kelly Crawford, Education Director for the Anishinabek Education System", Anishinabek News, 30 October 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Treaty education books for elementary students to be launched during Treaties Recognition Week at Shawanosowe School", Anishinabek News, 2 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book Review: Two new books for elementary students on Treaties", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation launches two new elementary books to kick off Treaties Recognition Week", Anishinabek News, 6 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation hosts Treaties Recognition Week education events", Anishinabek News, 5 November 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A letter to teachers on treaty education", Anishinabek News, 24 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates fourth Treaties Recognition Week", Anishinabek News, 4 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Treaty session explores realities of the histories of Canada and Nation-to-Nation", Anishinabek News, 3 June 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fifth Treaties Recognition Week sees new online treaty education resources in development", Anishinabek News, 2 November 2020 (archived copy; original article).