National Indigenous History Month

Indigenous people have lived on this land since time immemorial and Indigenous contributions continue to shape Canada...

Saskatoon Open Door Society's Treaty Learning Journey

"I've gained a greater understanding of the issues facing our Indigenous brothers and sisters,”

OTC shares Treaty timeline through Government House

"Many more will have an opportunity to learn about our Treaty history throughout the summer.”

OTC's Treaty Learning Journey

Learn more by taking the Treaty Learning Journey

OTC at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials

"Coming together to heal and having support and resources to do this is such an important part of this process.”

OTC attends October Treaty Medal ceremonies

The OTC is happy to be able to attend these important events that show the emphasis being placed on Treaty in the...

OTC celebrates first ever Treaty boundary sign installed on Saskatchewan highway

"A sign seems like a small action, but it represents something significant."

Site showcases local story of reconciliation in rural Saskatchewan

“This is a story of bridge-building and peacemaking.”

OTC supports call for Papal visit to Saskatchewan

“Along with witnessing the impacts, we call on the Catholic church to make records available that residential school...

Bishop Murray Treaty Medal Installation

Office of the Treaty Commissioner applauds the actions of Bishop Murray

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022

Be involved for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, watch We Will Stand Up and engage...

Indigenous Storytelling Month at the OTC

The OTC offers free sessions to help people have the opportunity to learn and experience culture through storytelling.

OTC shares history though Eagle Feather News

By telling stories about Treaties through archival documents, we can further promote Treaty literacy.

OTC visit to Canoe Lake Cree Nation

The Treaty Commissioner is pleased to be able to visit communities and have discussions on Treaty relationships.

Teaching Treaties in the Classroom goes online

“I could feel the energy of the people even though we were miles apart, it felt like we were with them in a...

OTC calls for cultural competency training in schools

“I wore a ribbon skirt to the swearing in of our Lieutenant Governor and I wore a ribbon skirt to meet the Governor...

Historica Canada launches Reconciliation podcast

Historica Canada launches three-part podcast series on Residential Schools

OTC in Fond du Lac

“I believe they left with so much more than can ever be taught in a classroom, the cultural and traditional exchange...

Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Across Saskatchewan in February, libraries, schools and organizations will host Aboriginal storytelling events.

Witness Blanket stops in North Battleford

The original is a cedar-framed work inspired by a woven blanket and includes hundreds of objects recovered from 77...

Growing knowledge on Treaty relationships

OTC working to engage more people in Truth and Reconciliation and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to...

OTC renews college strategic alliance

The Great Plains College has been working with the OTC since 2012, and in 2017 the first two-year alliance was signed.

Learning a Language

“I feel my heart being connected when I hear my language."

Buffalo People Arts Institute event

"It was an amazing learning experience and hope to come back again."

Teaching Treaties Workshop 2019

Teaching Treaties in the Classroom workshop was made up enthusiastic group from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, India...

ayisinowak: A Communications Guide recognized with award

“Learning about history and the treaty relationship, and sharing culture is where true reconciliation lies," said...

OTC staff day at Wanuskewin

Medicine Walk and tipi raising during OTC staff learning day at Wanuskewin

SIIT launches new career bus

The bus provides mobile career services to communities’ province wide.

Regina school hosts Treaty Fair

Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan Mary Culbertson spoke at Thomson Community School

Treaty Literacy Fun Night

“It was an excellent opportunity to engage the parents and grandparents through activities geared towards their...

Treaty medal ceremony

“It’s really incredible to see how those kids understand. They now understand what Treaty is, they know they are...

OTC witnesses creation of first urban reserve dedicated to education

Historic signing ceremony creates the first urban reserve in Canada specifically for education

University of Saskatchewan celebrates Indigenous Achievement

Forty-two students celebrated during annual Indigenous Achievement Awards

Talking Treaties at Yorkton high school

Two days of presentations at Yorkton Regional High School

First Nations Membership and Indigenous Rights

Native Women’s Association of Canada and Saskatchewan Aboriginal Women’s Circle Corporation discussion on First...

New resource coming to Saskatchewan Classrooms

"We are proud to have worked with our First Nations Elders and educators with the assistance of the Ministry of...

OTC and libraries sign strategic alliance

“I look forward to all the great things that will come from this alliance.”

Wicihitowin Aboriginal Engagement Conference

The 4th annual conference had its largest ever turnout

OTC supports Blanket Exercise

Workshop helps people to understand the impacts of colonization

Winds of Change

Report card looks at Reconciliation in education

Grand opening of Saskatoon’s Chief Mistawasis Bridge

Grand entry kicked off events at the bridge opening

Orange Shirt Day 2018

Orange Shirt Day because Every Child Matters

OTC at the 2018 Saskatchewan Student Leadership Conference

Reconciliation: Fulfilling the Spirit and Intent of Treaty through Cultural Awareness and Positive Race Relations.

Yorkton Tribal Council's Welcome Back to School

Mary Culbertson, Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan, speaks on the chance to make real change and Treaties in the...

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Day of Reconciliation

Great Plains College Reconciliation Event

Truth and Reconciliation, Act Now, Healing Families

Treaty 6, Métis flag raising in Lloydminster

Lloydminster Catholic School Division raised the Treaty 6 and Métis flags at Holy Rosary High School

OTC Speakers Bureau Gathering

With Speakers Judge David Arnot and Justice Murray Sinclair

Treaty Workshop with PAGC

Treaty Fun Night

A Treaty Family night where kids could show the parents how much they’ve learned about the Treaty Relationship.

Treaty 6 flag raising at École St. Gerard School

Event part of a year of learning for staff and students on Reconciliation and the Treaty relationship.

OTC week in review

It was a busy week for staff at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.

Great Plains College formalizes relationship with Office of the Treaty Commissioner

The college is committed to incorporating Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in capacity building, community service...

Dr. Alexandra King named Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health

Dr. Alexandra King will begin a five-year term based in the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine on Oct....

Treaty 6, Metis Homeland flag raised over Lakeland College campuses

Flag raising an outward sign of the steps Lakeland College is making towards Reconciliation

Treaty Catalyst Teacher Workshops

There are now nineteen more teachers who are certified to deliver the Day 1 and Day 2 workshops...

New website is resource for education on residential schools and Reconciliation

New website to supports learning and teaching legacy of residential schools and Reconciliation

Mother Teresa students help tell Saskatchewan’s history through art and e-books

“I wanted to tie in art,” said Gallays. “Books need art. Plus the process of creating art helps tell the story,...

STC Language Festival

Elders welcome students from Saskatoon Tribal Council to Annual Language Festival.

U of S Nursing Reconciliation award seeks applications

The Dr. Gerri Dickson Leadership in Reconciliation Award is designed to recognize College of Nursing students for their...

One Book, One Province

The One Book, One Province Project wants to bring Saskatchewan together through reading a single book.

Orange Shirt Day events in Regina schools

"It’s going to be a day of tears and it’s going to be a day of healing,” said Sarah Longman, supervisor of...

Wîcihitowin Blanket Exercise Teaches Shared History

Bridging newcomers: Facts, not stereotypes

Economic reconciliation in action in Saskatoon

In an example of economic partnership and reconciliation, English River First Nation and the Peter Ballantyne Cree...

Mawe Wicihitowin – Learning from one another to build community

OTC and Dance Saskatchewan Present Silent Survivors