Baskatawang envisions a hopeful future for Indigenous nations where their traditional laws are formally recognized and affirmed by the governments of Canada. Baskatawang thereby details the efforts being made in Treaty #3 territory to revitalize and codify the Anishinaabe education law, kinamaadiwin inaakonigewin.

Baskatawang Leo :

Leo Baskatawang is Anishinaabe from Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation in Treaty #3 territory. He is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Prior to beginning his academic career, Dr. Baskatawang served in the United States Army, where he completed two combat tours, with distinction, in service of the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Daschuk Jim :

Jim Daschuk is an associate professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina and a researcher with the Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Unit.

Karen Drake:
“This book provides a timely contribution to ongoing efforts to fully implement Treaty 3 given its publication in the year of the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 3. It will be of great interest to scholars, to Indigenous people who are reclaiming their laws in a written form, and to those within Canadian governments who have a responsibility to understand the significance of Indigenous law-revitalization efforts, including government lawyers, elected representatives, judges, police, court staff, and other lawmakers and government staff.”

Chadwick Cowie:

"All Baskatawang’s points and observations lead to his conclusion: the need for Anishinaabeg control over their education in Treaty #3 and how to make it self-sustaining for future generations to fully realize reconciliation and recognition."

Kennedy Marley:

"Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law contains an impressive amount of information regarding the Anishinaabe Nation's efforts to regain sovereignty over their own education, but Baskatawang, like any masterful storyteller, maintains a clear message throughout: 'Indigenous peoples must be in control of Indigenous education using Indigenous processes.'"

Karl Hele:

“Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law offers larger lessons and potential pathways to reclaim control of an educational future for all Indigenous communities in Canada. [I] recommend this monograph to policy makers, politicians, all levels of educators, and students of history, politics, law, education, and anthropology.”

Rob Houle:

"Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law serves as not only an education tool, but also a roadmap for other communities wishing to reclaim and understand their Treaty Right to Education."

John Borrows:
"This book effectively weaves many sources to show how the revitalization of Anishinaabe law supports the resurgence of Anishinaabe education. It is nourishing food for thought."

Brittany Luby:
"Leo Baskatawang offers a passionate call for Indigenous self-determination and a reclamation of Anishinaabe education law and practice in raising up the next generation. This book can be used to envision a future that uses Indigenous treaties to drive systemic change in education."