OTC Treaty Highlights April 2010 Edition

Did you know that from April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010:

• 82 workshops were provided to over 3500 individuals.  Seventeen of the 82 workshops involved teachers from First Nations schools.
• Approximately 232 Treaty Kits and 3500 Treaty Essential Learnings documents were distributed, plus numerous individual booklets and materials.
• There are over 1000 educators and 30 Elders who are a part of the Treaty Learning Network.
• 116 Catalyst Teachers from throughout the province were trained to support their schools and school divisions in implementing Treaty Education.

More OTC workshops will be scheduled for the fall.  K to 6 Make n' Take Workshops, The History of Treaty Making-Day 1, and Teaching Treaties in the Classroom-Day 2 are workshops offered by the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.  If you are interested in attending contact Susan Beaudin at 1.306.529.5090 or email sbeaudin@sasktel.net

Below are 9 ideas for Catalyst Teachers to assist in implemeting Treaty Education in your school or school division:

• Tour the updated OTC website with teachers.
• Share the Treaty Kit contents with your colleagues.
• Review the Grade 7 Survey reports.
• Review the K-6 curriculum links for Treaty Education from the Ministry of Education.
• Ensure staff are familiar with the K-6 and 7 to 12 Themes and Topics.
• Give an overview of the Treaty Essential Learnings at a staff meeting.
• Play a PowerPoint activity or use a SMART Board activity with teachers.
• Survey your colleagues to find out which workshops, from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, they would like to participate in.
• Call or email Susan Beaudin for support at 1.306.529.5090 or sbeaudin@sasktel.net.

Please note that the Regina Day 1 and Day 2 workshops scheduled for April 27 and 28 have been cancelled.  For more details contact Susan Beaudin at 1.306.529.5090 or email sbeaudin@sasktel.net.

Forward this edition of the OTC Treaty Highlights to your friends, family and colleagues if you think they would be interested in hearing from us!

To contact us please email kdreavercharles@credenda.net

Office of the Treaty Commissioner
Bay 215-2553 Grasswood Rd East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7T 1C8