Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba

LEARNING CENTRE

On September 23, 2009 the TRCM celebrated the Grand Opening of the learning centre for Treaty Education and Awareness with an open house and performance of Kinikinik: A Treaty Play by Ian Ross.

Conceptual sketch of the Learning Centre entrance designed by Prairie Architects Inc.

The TRCM Learning Centre is designed to provide learning opportunities for all Manitobans to learn about the Treaties

To guarantee an inclusive and integrated design approach, the TRCM engaged the support of a committee consisting of members of the TRCM, the AMC and INAC.

Also, the TRCM consulted with the AMC/TRCM Elders Council to ensure recognition and integration of traditional knowledge into the overall concept.

The concept was developed to include the four (4) directions and circular elements reflecting an organic and holistic approach. With the intent to engage school aged children in the Treaty discussion; the design also allows for cultural appropriate activities such as smudging and ceremonies. The concept and usability of a user friendly environment will also provide an opportunity for all Manitobans to learn more about the Treaties and the Treaty relationship.

LIBRARY

The TRCM Resource Library has continued to expand over the course of the year. Due to the nature of the material and sensitivity to original documents, the TRCM currently requires the use of the material on location or use by way of reproduction. In an effort to better serve and increase users, the TRCM will continue to work towards developing and enhancing the unique Treaty collection.

Learning Centre Flyer

First Nations' Traditional Names Community Map (MFNERC)

Wahbung: Our Tomorrows

INAC Treaty Guides

Microsoft Innovation Project: Charles Sinclair School & River East Collegiate

Featured Evaluation

"The Brown Bag Lunch Series offered by the TRCM has been terrific - very rewarding both professionally and personally. The presentations have been relaxed, relevant and very informative. They have provided a perspective of our collective history that is often not known or well understood. I have also found the presenters to be very approachable and receptive to all types of questions. The staff at the TRCM office is great, very welcoming and helpful. I commend and thank the staff for their efforts with this wonderful series." ~Barb Ford

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Treaty Relations Commission
of Manitoba:

Suite 400-175 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R8
Phone: (204) 777-1871
Toll-Free: 1-866-296-3228
Fax: (204) 777-1874

MEDIA

24:34 AUDIO: Commissioner Wilson Interview by Doug Thomas on "A Vision for All", NCI FM radio - August 11, 2010	24:55 AUDIO: Commissioner Wilson Interview with Commissioner Wilson by Sara Wray Enns, University of Manitoba Students' Union radio show, April 2011	4:09 VIDEO: Commissioner Wilson CityTV Breakfast Television interview with Commissioner Wilson, June 17, 2011.
FIRST NATIONS TREATIES DAY AT THE MANITOBA LEGISLATURE \| MAY 12, 2010
15:24 Part 1	15:33 Part 2	13:40 Part 3
25:43 Part 4	15:44 Part 5	12:05 Part 6
TRCM/CTV VIGNETTES
0:30 Share the Land	0:30 Treaties in the Modern Context	0:35 Royal Proclamation 1763
0:34 Oral History	0:34 Treaties and Education	Four of the TRCM/CTV educational vignettes received Television Bureau of Canada Retail Commercial Awards in 2009: "Share the Land", "Treaties in the Modern Context", "Royal Proclamation 1763", and "Oral History" all received Honourable Mentions in the B Market Government category. The Treaties and Education vignette also received an Honourable Mention at the 2010 TVB-RCA Awards!
SPEAKERS BUREAU VIDEO The following videos represent the opinions and beliefs of the person being interviewed and do not represent the opinions or beliefs of the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, or the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
2:10 Jeff Harris - Part 1 Royal Proclamation of 1763 and the Numbered Treaties	2:22 Jeff Harris - Part 2 British precedent and Treaty-making	3:33 Jeff Harris - Part 3 Oral History and Reconciliation
4:59 Elder Doris Pratt - Part 1 Pre-Treaty and the Dakota People	8:20 Elder Doris Pratt - Part 2 Treaty-making and the Dakotas	3:28 Elder Doris Pratt - Part 3 After the Newcomers arrived and the Residential School System
4:20 Elder D'Arcy Linklater - Part 1 Pre-Treaty	4:10 Elder D'Arcy Linklater - Part 2 Treaty Making	5:50 Elder D'Arcy Linklater - Part 3 After Treaty
3:45 TRCM's First Treaty Commissioner Dennis White Bird - Part 1 Why was the TRCM created?	2:44 TRCM's First Treaty Commissioner Dennis White Bird - Part 2 What is the TRCM?	3:03 TRCM's First Treaty Commissioner Dennis White Bird - Part 3 How does the TRCM work?