The Town of Aurora and the Aurora Museum & Archives are recognizing Treaties Recognition Week from November 5 to 11 along with other municipalities across Ontario. Treaties Recognition Week is an initiative introduced by the province of Ontario in 2016, to promote awareness of treaty rights and relationships.

“In observance of Treaties Recognition Week, I urge our community to learn more about the significance of treaties and their relevance as we progress on the path to reconciliation,” said Mayor Tom Mrakas.“ “Learning more about what a treaty is and the rights and responsibilities regarding treaties will help us to build and foster the relationship with our Indigenous partners. This is a great opportunity to learn, reflect and discuss the importance of treaties.”

Treaties are legally binding documents that outline the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Aurora is part of both Treaty #13 (1805) and the Williams Treaties (1923).

Check out the Aurora Museum & Archives: On Location exhibit at Royal Rose Gallery featuring displays on what treaties are all about. Displays will be up until December 2.

To learn more about Treaties Recognition Week, visit aurora.ca/treaties.

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About Treaties Recognition Week

In 2016, Ontario passed the first legislation of its kind in Canada declaring the first full week of November as Treaties Recognition Week. This annual event honours the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships. By learning more about our collective treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Treaties Recognition Week represents one of many steps on Ontario’s journey of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.