Ministry of Indigenous Affairs

📍 Have you ever visited Pembroke or travelled through the Upper Ottawa Valley?

If so, you’ve been on Treaty land.

May 31 marks the anniversary of the Rideau Purchase (Treaty 27 and 27 ¼). These agreements were signed in 1819 and cover areas along the Ottawa River, including present day Pembroke.

The Rideau Canal, a vital waterway in Upper Canada, was built through this territory after the Treaty was signed.

Learning about treaties helps us better understand the land we live on today and the responsibilities that come with being a treaty person -an important part of reconciliation.

Learn more about this Treaty and others across Ontario:

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📍 Have you ever visited Penetanguishene, Midland, or the shores of Georgian Bay?

If so, you’ve been on Treaty land.

May 22 marks the anniversary of the Penetanguishene Purchase (Treaty 5), signed in 1798.

Understanding treaties helps us see the land differently — not just as a place, but as part of ongoing relationships based on responsibility, respect, and truth.

Explore the treaties connected to where you live:
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Today is . This is a day of ceremony marking a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys coming together to stand against violence toward women and children.

Learn more about and how to participate: https://moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fiafner-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F673088525

Happy to all mothers and caregivers whose care and guidance shape our lives.

In many Indigenous cultures, mothers and women are honoured as water carriers who bring new life through the sacred waters of their wombs. This reflects their essential role in the wellbeing of their communities and their deep, enduring connection to the Earth’s waterways.

Thank you, mothers, for your eternal love. ♥

📍Have you ever visited Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake or Fort Erie? If so, you’ve been on Treaty land!

This month marks the anniversary of the Niagara Purchase (Treaty 381), signed in 1781 by certain Anishinaabe people, and was one of the first land acquisitions in what would become Upper Canada.

Understanding Treaties helps us see the land we live on through a different lens, one rooted in respect, responsibility, and truth. It’s a vital part of reconciliation, something we all have a role in.

Learn more about this Treaty and others in your area: https://www.ontario.ca/page/map-ontario-treaties-and-reserves?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fiafner-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F670893366