This workshop, held on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, invites educators, staff, and institutional leaders to engage with the Màwandòsewin: Gathering of the Indigenous Curriculum Specialists’ Network – Report of Recommendations for Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada.

Rooted in the truths of the residential school legacy and guided by the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, participants will explore how Indigenous curriculum recommendations can transform teaching and learning in universities and colleges.

Through reflection, small group dialogue, and collaborative activities, participants will:

• Learn key recommendations from the Màwandòsewin report and how they align with TRC Calls to Action 62–65.
• Reflect on their role in advancing reconciliation through curriculum and pedagogy.
• Identify practical strategies to implement change within their own courses, departments, and institutions.
• Commit to personal and collective actions that honour truth and reconciliation.

Together, we will gather in the spirit of Màwandòsewin—bringing forward Indigenous knowledge, truth, and accountability—to walk a shared path toward reconciliation in education.

Please feel free to bring your lunch.

Biindigin/Welcome! This 4-week series is designed to provide university faculty and staff with an in-depth understanding of the historical and living significance of treaties and wampum belts within the Windsor-Essex region, located in the 3 Fires Confederacy Territory. Participants will explore the historical context, symbolism, and contemporary relevance of these agreements while reflecting on how they can apply this knowledge in educational settings. This series is designed to provide both knowledge and practical tools, fostering awareness that participants can apply in their personal and professional lives.

• Week 1: Introduction to the 3 Fires Confederacy and Indigenous Worldviews
• Week 2: Historical Treaties in the Windsor-Essex Region
• Week 3: Understanding Wampum Belts as Living Agreements
• Week 4: Treaties Today – Responsibilities and Moving Forward