Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky

What exactly is a treaty? Why do treaties matter today? And what responsibilities come with living on treaty land?In this episode of U of A Reads: Stories Behind the Stories, we sit down with Dr. Crystal Gail Fraser, '08 BA, '19 PhD, and Dr. Sara Komarnisky, '03 BCom, to discuss their book, Talk Treaty to Me: Understanding the Basics of Treaties and Land in Canada.In our conversation, Crystal and Sara share the story behind the book and discuss why treaty education is so important. We explore how treaties have shaped Canada and why they should be understood as living relationships rather than historical documents.  We also look at the process of translating complex histories and scholarship into a book intended for a broad audience. At its heart, Talk Treaty to Me is an invitation to learn, ask questions and participate in ongoing conversations about treaty relationships and reconciliation.To learn more about Crystal and Sara's project, 150 Acts of Reconciliation, click here.This podcast is brought to you by the University of Alberta Alumni Association.  Follow @UAlbertaAlumni on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.