Treaties Recognition Week: Maurice Switzer

Treaties Recognition Week 2023

November 5-11, 2023 is Treaties Recognition Week. This week allows time to honour and learn about the treaties across this country and their importance then and now, as well as treaty rights and responsibilities. 

Please join us in welcoming Maurice Switzer, Bensi, of Alderville First Nation, Aronhiaies Herne of Akwesasne, and Cultural Advisor Te ho wis kwûnt, Allen Doxtator, to provide teachings on treaties during 3 separate events. 

ABOUT

Aronhiaies Herne (Nov. 7) - Aronhiaies Herne is a public speaker and ceremonial conductor who grew up in the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. Throughout the years Aronhiaies has been invited to numerous public speaking engagements, in his community, throughout Haudenosaunee territories, and across the US and Canada, speaking on areas such as cultural awareness sensitivity and preservation. Aronhiaies is also an avid story teller learning, reciting and teaching many stories and legends of his Mohawk people to his community members.

Maurice Switzer, Bnesi, (Nov 8) is a citizen of the Mississaugas of Alderville First Nation where his grandfather Moses Muskrat Marsden was Chief from 1905-07. Maurice served as communications director for the Assembly of First Nations and the Union of Ontario Indians, and in 2010 was honoured with an Anishinabek Nation Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in public education and communications. The following year he authored "We are all Treaty People", a graphic novel of which over 15,000 copies have been distributed, primarily to schools across Ontario.

Te ho wis kwûnt - Allen Doxtator (Al) (Nov 10) is Oneida from Oneida First Nation of the Thames near London, Ontario. He is a member of the Bear Clan. Al brings more than 45 years of experience as a social worker to his role at Queen’s. Al provides support to students, staff and faculty university-wide. Al is available for one on one meetings, workshop facilitation and presentations. 

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