Treaty education books for elementary students to be launched during Treaties Recognition Week at Shawanosowe School

November 2, 2017
‘Alex shares his wampum belt’ and ‘Dakota talks about Treaties’ available to order by emailing orders@anishinabek.ca.

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing FN) Nov. 2, 2017 – The Anishinabek Nation has produced two new elementary books on treaties that will be launched during the kick-off to Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario.

“Alex Shares his Wampum Belt” and “Dakota Talks about Treaties” will help students understand the importance of treaties.

WHAT:      Two new books:  Alex Shares his Wampum Belt and Dakota Talks about Treaties

WHO:        Honourable David Zimmer, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, Whitefish River First Nation Chief Shining Turtle, author/educator Kelly Crawford, illustrator Donald Chretien, designer of the LEGO Treaty of Niagara wampum belt, Alex Hebert; student who attended 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara, Dakota Bellissimo

WHERE:    Shawanosowe School, 321 Maple Heights Rd, Birch Island, ON P0P 1A0   Google Maps

WHEN:     Monday, November 6 at 10 am