Why do we say the land Acknowledgement?

We do land acknowledgements to show our respect for the land, a tradition that dates back centuries for Indigenous people. Land acknowledgements have been adopted as a common practice in civic and community spaces across Canada–a small but important step towards reconciliation.

What should a land Acknowledgement say?

Often, territory acknowledgements are concise, along the lines of: “I want to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of [nation names].” Some people may also mention the name of a local treaty. Some may learn the language and speak a few words in it.

How do I acknowledge Indigenous land in Canada?

“I would like to acknowledge that since I am in Ottawa, I am on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishnaabeg nation. I recognize that we all work in different places and that therefore you work in a different traditional Indigenous territory.

What is the Canadian Land Acknowledgement?

Land acknowledgements, also known as territorial acknowledgements, are short statements that recognize both the land and the Indigenous people who lived — and in many situations continue to live — on the land prior to Canada’s colonial history.

How do you write an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement?

Process for land acknowledgements

1. Name which Indigenous territories you are currently on.
2. Explain why you are acknowledging the land.
3. Address the relevance of Indigenous rights to the subject matter of your event or meeting or to your activist work in general.
4. Note:

How do I Personalise my land acknowledgement?

How do you make them meaningful?

1. Use appropriate identifying terms such as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, rather than antiquated designations (e.g. Indian, native, etc.)
2. Use terms like colonization, settler, assimilation, and stolen land to highlight actions taken in the past that have disrupted Indigenous wellbeing.

How do you identify Indigenous land?

Put in the time necessary to research the following topics:

1. The Indigenous people to whom the land belongs.
2. The history of the land and any related treaties.
3. Names of living Indigenous people from these communities.
4. Correct pronunciation for the names of the Tribes, places, and individuals that you’re including.

How do you write a land acknowledgement example?

“We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the First Nations for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.”

How do you find the history of the land you live on?

1. Find the Deed. Visit the local county courthouse to find out where deeds are kept for homes in the area.
2. Read the Newspaper Archives.
3. Examine Public Documents.
4. Talk to Those Who Know the Property.
5. Talk to Local Historians.

How do you honor Indigenous people?

How to Celebrate and Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Day

1. Identify and acknowledge the Native land you live on.
2. Attend a celebration hosted by an Indigenous organization that honors Indigenous people and cultures.
3. Take part in an online or in-person event, such as those hosted by the National Museum of the American Indian.

Is Mississauga an Ojibwe?

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation is part of the Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) Nation, one of the largest Aboriginal Nations in North America.

What native land is Hamilton on?

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas.