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Mar 18, 2026 – Treaty Relationships
March 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Archives, Glencoe, ON
Guest Speaker: Mark French
Share an evening with Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Elder Mark French for an understanding of Treaties, why they were made and the resulting impact on Canadian law from an Anishinaabe respective.
“Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Did not the Great Spirit make them all for the use of his children? – Chief Tecumseh”
The concept of drawing lines on the ground to buy and sell land was completely foreign
to First Nations who viewed their role as stewards of the land, being respectful of its use
and sharing resources with all.
For more context, you can view the official map of Ontario treaties here:
👉 Map of Ontario Treaties and Reserves
Also during March break – https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events/march-break-2026
Explore history of wampum and the treaties of London and Middlesex County. Artwork and research by students from Antler River Elementary School at the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation illustrate how wampum has been used to record agreements and relationships throughout history.
