On June 4, 1726, the first Peace and Friendship Treaty was signed between the Mi’kmaq and the British Crown. This year marks the 300th anniversary of this historic agreement, a significant milestone in the enduring relationship between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown.
Each year, Nova Scotia commemorates Treaty Day on October 1, which also marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month.
To honour this important anniversary; faculty, staff and students are invited to visit a special treaty installation recognizing the 300th anniversary of the signing of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty and reflecting on its continuing significance today. This installment will take place September 28 to October 2 (CBU Cafeteria). The installation encourages reflection on Peace and Friendship treaties and treaty relationships.
Created by Annie Battiste, Teaching Chair in Reconciliation, with support from the Centre for Teaching and Learning, the Purdy Crawford Chair, Sister Dorothy Moore L鈥檔u Resource Centre, and the Department of Psychology.
We encourage faculty to bring their classes to the installation this week and to invite students to engage with it more broadly throughout the week. Whether incorporated into course activities or explored independently, the installation offers meaningful opportunities for reflection and learning.
Questions can be sent to annie_battiste@cbu.ca (no RSVPs required)