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Figure 23. Corn husk dolls wearing orange shirts for Orange Shirt Day, Elizabeth Doxtater
Treaty Week is recognized every November. This creates opportunity for a more meaningful understanding of agreements based on “eternal peace and friendship” that were intended to form the beginning of relationships between Indigenous peoples and treaty partners.
We are now at a time in history where we can examine how to move forward together in a positive way.
In the spring of 2020, traumatic events were occurring across the country. Some were related to the Covid-19 pandemic, some were not. Throughout, Native spiritual leaders provided ceremony, comfort, and support to their treaty-partner neighbours who were experiencing trauma and loss.
Figure 25. Aileen Kanennakene Joseph, Mohawk, Wolf Clan
Six Nations Indian Reserve #40
Photo courtesy of Sheena Joseph
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