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Platinum Jubilee
​Treaty Forest

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PRESS RELEASE - June 18th, 2022

. @tidridge has launched the Platinum Jubilee Treaty Project with his students!
This is an opportunity to continue honouring Waterdown’s relationship with its Treaty partner by centering the Treaty relationship that exists in this territory.
Learn more! https://t.co/epUtU87Mo2

— Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (@mcfirstnation) March 3, 2022
The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is an opportunity to continue honouring Waterdown’s relationship with its Treaty partner the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation by centering the Treaty relationship that exists in this territory. Building off previous collaborations (The Souharissen Natural Area & Canoe Garden), the City of Hamilton, Rotary Club of Waterdown and the Mississaugas of the Credit Nation have partnered to create a Treaty Forest of 70 trees in an already established community park (Joe Sams Community Park).

Thanks to the work of Councillor Judi Partridge, the Parks and Cemeteries Department of the City of Hamilton are providing the following in-kind support to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Treaty Forest at Joe Sams Park:

1) Provision of up to 70 native trees;
2) On site planting event support;
3) Support in development and review of planting plans;
4) Review of proposed signage and signage location plans;
5) Support in selecting an area designated for ceremonies within the planting area.

The forest itself would be designed by local students at Waterdown District High School working with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Future collaborations with members of the community, as well as our Treaty partner, will be encouraged through this project. As well, the forest would be a place for Indigenous peoples to conduct ceremony and see themselves in the landscape of the community. The area would also serve as an educational space for local students to learn about Treaty and their responsibilities as Treaty partners. As Councillor Partridge said in her letter of support: "Students from Waterdown District High School as well as volunteers from local organizations across Flamborough will be involved in bringing this project to life, truly Building Community Together with Indigenous brothers and sisters."
The Treaty Forest is born. 

On May 26th, 2022, volunteers from Environment Hamilton planted 69 little trees at the site. The following is a breakdown of the 2-gallon saplings that were planted:

White Pine 11
White (paper) Birch 11
White Oak 11
Bur Oak 12
Tulip tree 12
Blue Beech 12
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​This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.


Project Documents and Resources

Approved Treaty Forest Letter (Distributed to students February 23rd)
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Letter of support from Giima and Council of the Mississaugas of the Credit Nation
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Curriculum Expectations Addressed by the Platinum Jubilee Treaty Garden Project
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Waterdown Platinum Jubilee Treaty Forest Map (April 3rd, 2022)
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Platinum Jubilee Forest Checklist
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March 2nd, 2022, Site Visit Notes
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Treaty Forest Flamborough Review Article March 18 2022
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Class virtual meeting with Elder Garry Sault April 11 2022
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Government recognition for Platinum Jubilee Treaty Forest
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WRITTEN REFLECTION (EVALUATION PIECE)
File Size: 230 kb
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Statement by the Lieutenant Governor for the dedication of the Waterdown Treaty Forest
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'A thing of hope': The dedication of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Treaty Forest
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Carved plaque of the Platinum Jubilee Emblem framed by the leaves of a White Oak, White Pine, White Birch and White Cedar tree. Created April 2022.

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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Earth to Tables Legacy Project

Committee Briefs

April Dedication and Planning Ceremony Committee Brief
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1st Dedication and Planting Ceremony Committee Brief
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Formal invitation sent to Giima and Council (March 31)
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Formal Invitation sent to Lieutenant Governor
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April Land Committee Brief
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Land Committee Brief
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List of Available Tree Species, City of Hamilton
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Lions Club Lookout Committee Brief
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Lions Club Lookout Pavilion Images
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April Monument Committee Brief
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Monument Committee Brief
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Approved Monument Stone A (June 13, 2022)
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Approved Monument Stone B (June 13, 2022)
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Sacred Fire Committee Brief
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Photographs of the journey to create the space


Lindsey Ryder's photographs of the dedication ceremony (June 18th, 2022)


Viceregal Visit to the Waterdown Treaty Forest - August 5th, 2022

  • Home
  • Flamborough's Local History
    • Ghost Walk
    • Flamborough Arms and Flag
    • Souharissen Natural Area, Waterdown
    • The Queen's Tree at Memorial Park >
      • Commemorative Tree Videos
    • The Queen's Bench at Memorial Park
    • History of Waterdown District High School >
      • WDHS 2011-12 Renovations
    • Flamborough 1812 Veterans
    • Waterdown
    • East Flamborough
    • West Flamborough
    • Beverly
    • Town of Flamborough
    • North Wentworth Arena Mural and Banners
    • The Khan's "Men of the Northern Zone"
    • Waterdown South Indigenous Sites
    • Waterdown Treaty Forest
    • Flamborough Book
  • CHI4U1
    • #idlenomore
    • Important CHI4U1 Handouts
    • Different Perspectives of the Same Island
    • War of 1812
  • Treaty Studies
    • My Waterdown
    • Five Oaks (2018)
    • Establishing a New Society/Colonization Activity
  • WDHS Boy's Rugby Club
  • CHY4U
    • Important Handouts & Resources
  • CHC2D
    • Important Handouts and Videos >
      • Weimar Art
    • Covictory Garden Project
  • Civics
  • Genocide Course
    • Genocide Journals
    • Important Handouts & Videos
    • 2012 Picture
  • Canadian Symbols
  • WDHS Online War Memorial
  • Random Things
  • Ireland, UK & France (2015)
  • Visit to Massey College (2014)
  • Russia Trip (2013)
  • War of 1812 Tour (2011)
  • Europe Trip (2011)
  • Washington (2010)
  • Classroom Tour
  • Active History
    • Pictures from 2009-10
    • Pictures from 2010-11
    • Pictures from 2011-12
    • Pictures from 2012-13
    • Dan Eldon Journal Assignment
    • Gross National Happiness Survey
    • Queen's Tree at Memorial Park
    • Volunteer Letter for GNH BBQ
    • Videos Used in Active History
  • A Bad Penny Always Comes Back
  • Lakehead