Dr. Steinhauer "Oral Understanding of Treaty 6"

Continuing the Indigenous Building Understanding Speakers' Series, Dr. Diana Steinhauer will speak on the Oral Understanding of Treaty, followed by Talking Circles.  This workshop presentaton is predicated on Elders' teachings of Treaty including the Nehiyaw/Cree World view (day before Treaty), teh spirit in making Treaty (Day of Treaty) and the day after Treaty - the relationship as it unfolded.  The oral context of Cree and Anishinabe legal orders and doctrines are symbolized on the land, waters and sky are encapsulated in this 30-minute presentation to the Rotary Club members and guests, followed by talking circles.

Dr. Steinhauer, Cree, from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty No. 6 Territory, is an educator with 30 years experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions.  Most importantly, she is a mother and first teacher of her two children.  She currently serves as the President of the Yellowhead Tribal College.  Diana completed her Doctorate in iyiniw pimātisiwin kiskeyitamowin (Indigenous Peoples Knowledge) at University n Blue Quills. She is particularly grateful to Elders and Knowledge Keepers who have guided and mentored her in Indigenous Knowledge and ways of being as a kise iskwew. Recognizing the value and work of iyiniw pimātisiwin, Diana’s work as a change agent in language, education, and governance is grounded upon her late father’s adage, pimātisîtotetân kimiyikowisiwininaw, Let us live life the way our Creator intended us to live.

Note: Pre-reading Sharon Venne, "Understanding Treaty 6: An Indigenous Perspective" in Michael Asch, ed. Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada: Essays on Law, Equity, and Respect for Difference. (Vancouver:UBC Press, 1998), pp 173-207), copies available for pre-reading.