Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to host Dean M. Jacobs at Wallaceburg Branch (209 James St.) on Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30PM.
Mr. Jacob’s presentation will explore the pre-Confederation Treaties between the British Imperial Crown and the ancestors of Walpole Island First Nation, while addressing the path toward Truth & Reconciliation through mutual trust and respect.
The event is free and open to everyone.
If you are unable to attend this in-person event, there are many online resources to learn more. Learn about local Treaties on Living CK. Learn about Treaty Recognition Week and why Treaty relationships are importantContinue reading
Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to host Dean M. Jacobs at Wallaceburg Branch (209 James St.) on Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30PM.
Mr. Jacob’s presentation will explore the pre-Confederation Treaties between the British Imperial Crown and the ancestors of Walpole Island First Nation, while addressing the path toward Truth & Reconciliation through mutual trust and respect.
The event is free and open to everyone.
If you are unable to attend this in-person event, there are many online resources to learn more. Learn about local Treaties on Living CK. Learn about Treaty Recognition Week and why Treaty relationships are important today from the government of Ontario.
About Dean Jacobs:
Dean Jacobs has dedicated over 52 years to serving the Walpole Island First Nation (WIFN), specializing in Land Claim and Hosting Agreement negotiations. A former Chief of WIFN, Dean has played a pivotal role in governance, policy, and advocacy.
Beyond his leadership within WIFN, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Interfaculty Program in Public Health at Western University, contributing to academic discourse on Indigenous governance and environmental policy. His scholarship includes a prize-winning article on Indigenous history, recognized by the Canadian Historical Association in 2021.
Dean has served on esteemed boards, including the University of Windsor’s Board of Governors, the International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Water Quality Board & Research Managers Council, the Ontario Heritage Foundation, and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Mexico/USA/Canada). His contributions to environmental stewardship and Indigenous rights have had a lasting impact.
Honored with two eagle feathers and three honorary doctorate degrees, Dean’s legacy is deeply rooted in leadership, scholarship, and advocacy. His work continues to shape Indigenous governance, environmental policy, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
“WIFN’s journey is one of strength and vision—asserting Indigenous governance, honoring our Treaties, nurturing our relationship with the land, and building meaningful partnerships to shape a sovereign future.”
