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Acknowledgement of Traditional Land

We acknowledge the traditional territory upon which we gather today. This land has a long and tangled (hi)story that carries the storied foot prints of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek nations who have sought to walk gently on this land.

They offered assistance to the first European travellers to this territory and shared their knowledge for survival. Tkaronto has a treaty with the Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation, and is part of the Dish With One Spoon agreement to share the land between the anishinaabek and the Haudenosaunee nations.

We acknowledge the enduring presence of all First Nations, ²Ñé³Ù¾±²õ, and the Inuit peoples.

In moving towards reconciliation, we seek to polish the silver Covenant Chain and a restoration of the relationship between the Onkwehonwe (Original) and settler peoples of this land, one based in honour and deep respect.

Land Acknowledgement continue to be sites of resistance and socio-political contestation.

This Land acknowledgement serves as a starting point and needs to be taken beyond recitation. It requires deeper exploration and self-reflection. We challenge each of you to consider how you will take up your responsibilities for being on these lands and as beneficiaries of the treaty agreements that are foundational to Canada.

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Each shell segment represents one aspect of Indigenous education. Click or tap on them to find out more.

1. Indigenous Authored Novel: A Girl Called Echo (Series) by Katherena Vermette

A Girl Called Echo, written by Katherena Vermette, is young adult graphic novel series that tells a story about ²Ñé³Ù¾±²õ history through the lens of a 13-year old girl.

2. Indigenous Authored Picture Book: Stand Like A Cedar

Stand Like a Cedar, written by Nicola I. Campbell, introduces children to Indigenous languages, sustainability and the West Coast landscape through beautiful illustrations and expressive storytelling.

3. Indigenous Authored Non-Fiction: 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act

21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality, written by Bob Joseph, is a vital introduction and resource to understanding the Indian Act of 1876 and its troubling impact on First Nations.

4. Indigenous Directed Documentary: Angry Inuk directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril

In her documentary, The Angry Inuk, Arnaquq-Baril sheds light on the central role that seal hunting plays in the lives of the Inuit and brings awareness to the cultural and economic challenges that the Inuit community has faced as a result of international shaming of traditional seal hunting practices.

5. Indigenous Directed Film: Rhymes for Young Ghouls directed by Jeff Barnaby

Set on a fictional Mi’kmaw reserve in 1976, Jeff Barnaby’s Rhymes for Young Ghouls follows the story of a young Mi’kmaw teenager named Aila (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs) and her noble quest for revenge and justice for her community.

6. Indigenous Podcast: This Place

Hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, this 10-episode podcast delves into Indigenous resistance and resilience in so-called Canada.

7. Indigenous Centered Classroom Game by The Ojibwe Cultural Foundation

A fun resource to learn more about the Ojibwe language and hear the traditional stories of Nanabush!

8. Indigenous Art/Artist: Kent Monkman

With a poignant focus on historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences, discover Monkman’s provocative, complex and incredibly nuanced works of art!

9. Indigenous Music/Musican: Jeremy Dutcher

From the East Coast of Canada, Dutcher’s powerful music is deeply connected to Indigenous resurgence and revitalization of the Wolastoqey language.

10. Indigenous Centered Lesson Plan: NativeLand.ca

This is a rich resource for teaching about Indigenous land, self-location, treaties, language, colonial borders and decolonial geography and aims to prompt discussion, awareness and understanding!

11. Indigenous Centered Mobile App: Whose Land - TakingITGlobal

Gain a deeper understanding of whose land you’re on! This app uses GIS technology to identify Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada!

12. Land Education: Indigenous Land-Based Learning - ETFO

This resource brings readers on a journey through various perspectives on Land-based learning in hopes of shedding light on different ways of seeing, knowing, connecting and learning.

13. Indigenous News: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)

Stay up to date with this television newscast dedicated to sharing stories of Indigenous Peoples by Indigenous Peoples!