SGC Land Acknowledgement
Saskatchewan is built on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 Territory. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries past, and the imprints we’ll make together going forward. We recognize the harms and injustices of the past and present. We give thanks for the opportunity to ensure the German culture thrives in Saskatchewan alongside the vibrant Indigenous communities.
Why is it important for non-Indigenous people to learn about Indigenous Peoples?
Indigenous Peoples have lived on the land called Canada for thousands of years with their own cultures.
It helps to recognize the role of Indigenous Peoples in shaping this country, to understand & reflect upon history, to increase understanding of Indigenous culture, to create better relationships between non-Indigenous and Indigenous individuals, to move forward with reconciliation, and to share rich traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
What are Treaties?
Treaties provide a framework for living together and sharing the land Indigenous Peoples have traditionally occupied. These agreements provide foundations for ongoing co-operation and partnership as we move forward together to advance reconciliation.
Are we all Treaty People?
Indigenous and non-Ingenious people are part of the treaty as treaties are mutual arrangements of co-existence between treaty parties.
Reconciliation
Canada has started a journey of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. It is a crucial journey to address the history of colonialism and the scars it has left and (to) build a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect and partnership.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was established in 2005 to facilitate reconciliation among former students of Indian Residential Schools, their families, their communities and all Canadians.
The TRC’s mandate was to inform all Canadians about what happened in Indian Residential Schools by documenting the truth of survivors, families, communities and anyone personally affected by the Residential School experience.
Resources & Education about Treaties and Reconciliation
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action
In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes those calls of action. - Residential Schools in Saskatchewan – Location Map, University of Regina
- Reconciliation Saskatoon
- ConnectR
- Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan
- Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
- First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv)
- Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI)
- Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatre Company
- Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN-S)
- Regina Aboriginal Professionals Association
- Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective
- Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre (SICC)
- Saskatchewan Ânskohk Writers’ Circle Inc. (SAWCI)
Saskatchewan’s Indigenous people and cultures are celebrated across the province through cuisine, historic sites, museums, artists and more. Learn, understand and experience Indigenous cultures in Saskatchewan: Tourism Saskatchewan
- English-German-Cree Activity Page
- Books in Cree-English-German
– Bernice Johnson-Laxdal & Miriam Koerner
When the trees crackle with cold. A Cree seasons activity book in Cree, English and German.
– Ida Tremblay & Miriam Koerner
When we had sled dogs. A story from the trapline (English & Woodland Cree words and phrases).
-Judith Silverthorne:
Honouring the Buffalo. A Plains Cree Legend (English)
Die Würdigung des Bisons. Eine Legende der Plains-Cree (German).
The listed books are available at the SGC Library. Contact us! - Film
Reserve 107 – Reconciliation on the Prairies
The film Reserve 107 explores how the Young Chippewayan Band, Mennonites and Lutherans work together to repair the wrongs of the past in Laird, Saskatchewan.