On Nov. 4, 2021, Mountain View School Division held a ceremony honouring Treaty 2 and the signing of their 150-year Treaty. The Mountain View Teachers’ Association had the opportunity to present Land Acknowledgement statement plaques with beautiful artwork that was developed by students from Whitmore School and MacKenzie Middle School.
In collaboration with the Mountain View Teachers’ Association, Sonja Blank spoke to the Administration in MVSD and The Treaty 2 Organization, stating that these plaques were developed by our students to ensure that we share the importance of the history of the land we learn on daily. Reconciliation and moving forward in partnership with Treaty 2 and Treaty 4 and all our Indigenous communities and partners is a priority for Mountain View School Division.
Chief Cameron Catcheway from Skownan First Nation and Chief Wayne Desjarlais from Ebb and Flow First Nation were in attendance with other staff from Treaty 2 at the ceremony. Chief Wayne Desjarlais shared personal stories from his educational experience and the work that Treaty 2 is doing to ensure Indigenous culture and language is embedded in the learning.
Treaty 2 reciprocated the gift giving with Treaty 2 flags and Treaty medallions, honouring the commitment to further collaboration and working together in a good way.
*Masks were removed temporarily for photo purposes*
