While most of us have heard reference to the ‘Williams Treaties’ – how many of us actually know much about what they are and how they came to be?

Gonorthumberland.ca spoke with Dr. Jackson Pind, a professor in the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies at Trent and a mixed Settler-Anishinaabe. With roots in Alderville First Nations, his work focuses on Indigenous education, issues and reconciliation.Dr. Pind says the Williams Treaties were first signed in November 1923, adding it is considered to be among … Continue reading While most of us have heard reference to the ‘Williams Treaties’ – how many of us actually know much about what they are and how they came to be?