Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples & Traditional Territory

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CAUT Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples & Traditional Territory

September 2017

The following document offers the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)

recommended territorial acknowledgement for institutions where our members work,

organized by province. While most of these campuses are included, the list will

gradually become more complete as we learn more about specific traditional territories.

When requested, we have also included acknowledgements for other post-secondary institutions as well.

We wish to emphasize that this is a guide, not a script. We are recommending the acknowledgements that have been developed by local university-based Indigenous councils or advisory groups, where possible. In other places, where there are multiple territorial acknowledgements that exist for one area or the acknowledgements are contested, the multiple acknowledgements are provided. This is an evolving, working guide.

CAUT Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples and Traditional Territory September 2017

Contents

1| How to use this guide Our process

2| Acknowledgement statements Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Québec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia

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1| How to use this guide

The goal of this guide is to encourage all academic staff context or the audience in attendance. Also, given that association representatives and members to acknowledge there is no single standard orthography for traditional the First Peoples on whose traditional territories we live Indigenous names, this can be an opportunity to ensure and work. This acknowledgement appropriately takes correct pronunciation of Indigenous community or place at the commencement of courses, meetings or nation names. conferences, and presentations (given either at one’s home institution or elsewhere). The recognition of Métis presence and nationhood is also essential. While the Métis are acknowledged in Acknowledging territory shows recognition of and some of the territorial acknowledgements listed below, respect for Aboriginal Peoples. It is recognition of their this aspect of the Guide needs to be developed. We presence both in the past and the present. Recognition therefore ask that, in consultation with local Métis and respect are essential elements of establishing healthy, associations, you include acknowledgement of Métis reciprocal relations. These relationships are key to People where appropriate. reconciliation, a process to which CAUT is committed.

While acknowledging territory is very welcome, it is Our process only a small part of cultivating strong relationships with This document has been reviewed by CAUT’s the First Peoples of Canada. Acknowledging territory Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Working Group and First Peoples should take place within the larger and much effort has been made to ensure that it is context of genuine and ongoing work to forge real accurate. We would also like to thank the many understanding, and to challenge the legacies of members of CAUT’s listserv for Aboriginal Academic colonialism. Territorial acknowledgements should not Staff who have provided generous and valuable feedback in the development of this guide. simply be a pro forma statement made before getting on with the “real business” of the meeting; they must be Many of the acknowledgements have been developed 1 understood as a vital part of the business. solely through consulting written documents, such as

CAUT strongly encourages academic staff associations to treaty maps and texts. Community consultation remains reach out to local Indigenous communities to open essential. We would very much appreciate suggested pathways for dialogue, specifically to discuss the wording edits. Please contact CAUT with any suggested changes of the acknowledgement. This is important to ensure or additions. that it is both respectful and representative, as acknowledgments sometimes change, or specific communities are given prominence depending on the

————————————————————— 1. For more about what meaningfully acknowledging First Peoples entails, please take a look at the following article: http://www.megaphonemagazine.com/unceded_territory .

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2| Acknowledgement statements

Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island

Memorial University of Newfoundland University of Prince Edward Island (St. John’s) (Charlottetown)

1/ We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the I [we] would like to respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory in which we gather, as the ancestral unceded territory of the Abegweit Mi’kmaq First Nation. homelands of the Beothuk and the island of Newfoundland as the ancestral unceded homelands of Nova Scotia the Mi’kmaq and Beothuk.

2/ Acadia University (Wolfville) I [we] would like to respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather, as the ancestral home-lands We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we of the Beothuk and the island of Newfoundland as the are in Mi’kma’ki , the ancestral and unceded territory of ancestral homelands of the Mi’kmaq and Beothuk. I (we) the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the would also like to recognize the Inuit of Nunatsiavut and “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and NunatuKavut and the Innu of Nitassinan, and their Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the ancestors, as the original people of Labrador. We strive British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with for respectful partnerships with all the peoples of this surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized province as we search for collective healing and true Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together. established the rules for what was to be an ongoing — Acknowledgement provided by Office of Aboriginal Affairs, relationship between nations. Memorial University Atlantic School of Theology (Halifax) Memorial University of Newfoundland Grenfell Campus (Corner Brook) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of 1/ the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the I [we] would like to respectfully acknowledge that the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and land on which we gather is in traditional unceded Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people first signed with the Mi’kmaw territory. British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized 2/ Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and I [we] would like to respectfully acknowledge that the established the rules for what was to be an ongoing land on which we gather is in traditional Mi’kmaw relationship between nations. territory, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of all the Mi’kmaw, Innu, and Inuit Peoples of this province. — Acknowledgement provided by Office of Aboriginal Affairs, Memorial University

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Cape Breton University (Sydney) surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we established the rules for what was to be an ongoing are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of relationship between nations. the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (Halifax) Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the relationship between nations. British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Dalhousie University (Halifax) Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and 1/ established the rules for what was to be an ongoing We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we relationship between nations. are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of Saint Mary’s University (Halifax) the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the established the rules for what was to be an ongoing British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with relationship between nations. surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and 2/ established the rules for what was to be an ongoing Dalhousie University sits on the Traditional Territory of relationship between nations. the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people. — Official university acknowledgement provided by Executive Director, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Dalhousie University St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Mount Saint Vincent University (Halifax) are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.

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Université Sainte-Anne (Halifax) Université Sainte-Anne (Saint-Joseph-du-Moine)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. relationship between nations.

Université Sainte-Anne (Petit-de-Grat) Université Sainte-Anne (Tusket)

Université Sainte-Anne (Pointe –de-l’Église) University of King’s College (Halifax)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples first signed with the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. relationship between nations.

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New Brunswick Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Mount Allison University (Sackville) Université de Moncton (Edmundston) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq land on which we gather is the traditional unceded Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British Crown Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British Crown and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. St. Thomas University (Fredericton) Université de Moncton (Shippagan) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the territory of the Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq land on which we gather is the traditional unceded Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of (Maliseet) and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British Crown surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands Mi’kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for relationship of peace, friendship, and mutual respect what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. between nations between nations for two very different modes of life and land use. University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)

Université de Moncton (Moncton) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq land on which we gather is the traditional unceded Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British crown Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British Crown and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.

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University of New Brunswick (St. John’s) Université Laval (Québec)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded land on which we gather is the traditional territory territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq unceded territory of the Abenaki and Wabenaki Peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Confederacy and the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet). Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British crown Ontario in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Algoma University (Sault Ste. Marie) Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the Québec land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg, specifically the Garden River and Bishop’s University (Sherbrooke) Batchewana First Nations, as well as Métis People.

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Algonquin College (Ottawa)

land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of the Abenaki people and the Wabenaki We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the confederacy. land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Concordia University (Montréal) Brescia University College (London) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded We [I] would like to acknowledge the history of the territory of the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk), a place which traditional territory on which this university stands. We has long served as a site of meeting and exchange [I] would also like to respect the longstanding amongst nations. relationships of the three local First Nations groups of this land and place in Southwestern Ontario.

McGill University (Montréal) The Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples once settled this region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the peoples, and used this land as their traditional beaver land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded hunting grounds. territory of the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk), a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst nations.

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The three other longstanding Indigenous groups of this Carleton University (Ottawa) geographic region are: the Anishinaabe Peoples (also referred to as the Three Fires Confederacy including; We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatami Nations); the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded Haudenosaunee Peoples (also known as the Iroquoian territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people. people or Six Nations including Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscorora); and, the Centennial College (Scarborough) Leni-Lunaape Peoples (also referred to as the Delaware [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is and/or Munsee). collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue.] The three First Nations communities closest in — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre proximity to [this] university are: Chippewa of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and, land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape) the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, — Indigenous Services, University of Western Ontario and the Mississaugas of the Scugog, Hiawatga, and Alderville First Nation. Brock University (St. Catharines) Collège Boréal (Hearst) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples. are in Treaty 9 territory and the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Ojibwe/ Chippewa, Oji- Cambrian College (Sudbury) Cree, Mushkegowuk (Cree), Algonquin, and Métis Peoples. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on Collège Boréal (Kapuskasing) which we gather is the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Treaty 9 territory and the land on which we gather Canadore College (North Bay) is the traditional territory of Ojibwe/ Chippewa, Oji- Cree, Mushkegowuk (Cree), Algonquin, and Métis We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Peoples. are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg People and, specifically, the Nipissing First Nation.

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Collège Boréal (Nippissing) Conestoga College (Kitchener)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we We [I] would like to acknowledge that we are on the the are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the people of Six Nations, which includes six miles on each Anishnaabeg People and, specifically, the Nipissing First side of the Grand River. This territory is the traditional Nation. territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. Collège Boréal (Sudbury) Confederation College (Thunder Bay) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we which we gather is the traditional territory of the are in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory and that the Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. Collège Boréal (Temiskaming) Durham College (Oshawa) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the which we gather is the traditional territory of Cree, land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Ojibway, and Algonquin Peoples. Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

Collège Boréal (Timmins) Fanshawe College (London)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we We [I] would like to acknowledge the history of the are in Treaty 9 territory and the land on which we gather traditional territory on which this university stands. We is the traditional territory of Ojibwe/Chippewa, [I] would also like to respect the longstanding Mushkegowuk (Cree), Algonquin, and Métis Peoples. relationships of the three local First Nations groups of this land and place in Southwestern Ontario. Collège Boréal (Toronto) [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is The Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples once settled this collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee peoples, and used this land as their traditional beaver land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north hunting grounds. towards Newmarket.] — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre The three other longstanding Indigenous groups of this geographic region are: the Anishinaabe Peoples (also We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the referred to as the Three Fires Confederacy including; land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatami Nations); the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and Haudenosaunee Peoples (also known as the Iroquoian the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. people or Six Nations including Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscorora); and, the

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Leni-Lunaape Peoples (also referred to as the Delaware uniquely situated along the Humber River watershed, and/or Munsee). which historically provided an integral connection for aboriginal peoples between the lakeshore of Ontario and The three First Nations communities closest in the Lake Simcoe-Georgian Bay region. This area falls proximity to this University are: Chippewa of the within the traditional territory of the Wendat, Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee Peoples. Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and, Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape). — Shelley Charles, Elder, Advisor of Aboriginal Relations, Humber College — Indigenous Services, University of Western Ontario

Fleming College (Peterborough) Huntington University (Sudbury)

We [I] respectfully acknowledge that we are on We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on We offer our gratitude to our First Nations for their care which we gather is the traditional territory of the for, and teachings about, our earth and our Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. relations. May we honour those teachings. Huron University College (London) Georgian College (Barrie) We [I] would like to acknowledge the history of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the traditional territory on which this university stands. We land on which we gather is the traditional territory of [I] would also like to respect the longstanding Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabeg Peoples. This territory is relationships of the three local First Nations groups of covered by the Upper Canada Treaties. this land and place in Southwestern Ontario.

The Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples once settled this George Brown College (Toronto) region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is peoples, and used this land as their traditional beaver collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to hunting grounds. land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north towards Newmarket.] The three other longstanding Indigenous groups of this — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre geographic region are: the Anishinaabe Peoples (also referred to as the Three Fires Confederacy including; We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatami Nations); the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee Peoples (also known as the Iroquoian Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and people or Six Nations including Mohawk, Oneida, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscorora); and, the Leni-Lunaape Peoples (also referred to as the Delaware Humber College (Toronto) and/or Munsee).

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the The three First Nations communities closest in land on which we gather is in Adobigok (which means proximity to this University are: Chippewa of the Place of the Alders in the Ojibwe Language). It is Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida

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Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and, Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape). — Indigenous Services, University of Western Ontario We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Superior Treaty territory and that the King’s University College (London) land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. We [I] would like to acknowledge the history of the traditional territory on which this university stands. Lakehead University (Orillia) We [I] would also like to respect the longstanding relationships of the three local First Nations groups of We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the this land and place in Southwestern Ontario. land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the The Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples once settled this Anishnaabeg, specifically Ojibwe/Chippewa people. This region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee is Williams Treaty territory. peoples, and used this land as their traditional beaver hunting grounds. Lambton College (Sarnia)

The three other longstanding Indigenous groups of this We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the geographic region are: the Anishinaabe Peoples (also land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the referred to as the Three Fires Confederacy including; Anishnaabeg, specifically the Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatami Nations); the Haudenosaunee Peoples (also known as the Iroquoian Lambton College (Toronto) people or Six Nations including Mohawk, Oneida, [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscorora); and, the collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and Leni-Lunaape Peoples (also referred to as the Delaware applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue.] and/or Munsee). — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre

The three First Nations communities closest in We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the proximity to this University are: Chippewa of the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and, the Mississaugas of the Scugog, Hiawatga, and Alderville Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape) First Nation. — Indigenous Services, University of Western Ontario Laurentian University (Sudbury) La Cité Collégiale (Ottawa) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on land on which we gather is the traditional unceded which we gather is the traditional territory of the territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg.

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Loyalist College (Belleville) Nipissing University (North Bay)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the Wendat, Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples and land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the directly adjacent to the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) Anishnaabeg people and, specifically, the Nipissing First community of Tyendinaga. Nation.

Loyalist College (Bancroft) Nipissing University (Brantford)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to acknowledge that we are on the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and Anishnaabeg Peoples. Haudenosaunee Peopless. Brantford is situated on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to Six Nations, which McMaster University (Hamilton) includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Northern College (Haileybury) land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum which we gather is the traditional territory of Cree, agreement and is directly adjacent to Haldiman Treaty Ojibway, and Algonquin Peoples. territory. Northern College (Kirkland Lake) Mohawk College (Hamilton) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the which we gather is the traditional territory of Cree, Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is Ojibway, and Algonquin Peoples. covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum Northern College (Moosonee) agreement and is directly adjacent to Haldiman Treaty territory. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Treaty 9 territory and the land on which we gather Niagara College (Welland) is the traditional territory of Mushkegowuk (Cree), Ojibwe/Chippewa, Oji-Cree, Algonquin, and Métis We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Peoples. land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement and is directly adjacent to Haldiman Treaty territory.

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Northern College (Timmins) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and are in Treaty 9 territory and the land on which we gather the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. is the traditional territory of Ojibwe/Chippewa, Mushkegowuk (Cree), Algonquin, and Métis Peoples. Queen’s University (Kingston)

Northern Ontario School of Medicine We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the (Thunder Bay) land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson Superior Treaty territory and that the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston) land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and the Métis. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (Sudbury) Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Ryerson University (Toronto) are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is which we gather is the traditional territory of the collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north towards Newmarket.] Ontario College of Art and Design (Toronto) — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to 1/ land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north Toronto and Ryerson University are in the “Dish With towards Newmarket.] One Spoon Territory.” The Dish With One Spoon is a — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee that bound them to share the territory We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the and protect the land. Subsequent Indigenous Nations and land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the peoples, Europeans and all newcomers, have been Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and invited into this treaty in the spirit of peace, friendship the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. and respect. — Acknowledgement provided by the Aboriginal Education Council Osgoode Hall Law School (Toronto) at Ryerson University [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to 2/ land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the towards Newmarket.] land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.

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St. Clair College (Windsor) Sault College (Sault Ste. Marie)

We [I] would like to acknowledge that the land on We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we which we gather is the traditional territory of the Three are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the Fires confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. of the Anishnaabeg, specifically the Garden River and Batchewana First Nations, as well as Métis People. St. Jerome’s University (Waterloo) Seneca College (Toronto) We [I] would like to acknowledge that we are on the the [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is Haldimand Tract, land promised to the Haudenosaunee collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to people of Six Nations, which includes six miles on each land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north side of the Grand River. This territory is the traditional towards Newmarket.] territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre Haudenosaunee Peoples. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Saint Paul University (Ottawa) land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. land on which we gather is the traditional (unceded) Algonquin territory. Sheridan College (Brampton)

St. Lawrence College (Brockville) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is land on which we gather is the traditional territory of covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the Wendat, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples. lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. St. Lawrence College (Cornwall) Sheridan College (Mississauga) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples, specifically land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk). Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the St. Lawrence College (Kingston) lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the agreement. land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

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Sheridan College (Oakville) University of Guelph

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the 1/ land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is on which we gather is the traditional territory of the covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, Haudenasaunee and Métis lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum Peoples. agreement. 2/ Thorneloe University (Sudbury) We would like to acknowledge the Attawandaron people on whose traditional territory the University of We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Guelph resides and offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to which we gather is the traditional territory of the strengthen our relationships with them. Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. We recognize the significance of the Dish with One Spoon Covenant to this land. The Dish with One Spoon Trent University (Oshawa) Covenant is a peace agreement made between We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Indigenous nations before the Europeans arrived. It land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the characterizes our collective responsibility to each other Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. and Mother Earth - we should take only what we need, leave enough for others and keep the dish clean.

Trent University (Peterborough) Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and acknowledging We [I] respectfully acknowledge that we are on them reminds us of our important connection to this the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. land where we learn and work. We offer our gratitude to our First Nations for their care — The Aboriginal Resource Centre at Guelph University for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings. — Acknowledgement provided by Trent University University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Oshawa) Université de Hearst We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the are in Treaty 9 territory and the land on which we gather Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. is the traditional territory of Ojibwe/ Chippewa, Oji- Cree, Mushkegowuk (Cree), Algonquin, and Métis University of Ottawa

Peoples. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

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University of Sudbury 2/ I (we) wish to acknowledge this land on which the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the land on has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the

which we gather is the traditional territory of the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to University of Toronto (Toronto) many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land. collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to — Acknowledgement provided by Assistant Vice-President & Chief land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north of Protocol, Office of the President, University of Toronto towards Newmarket.]

— Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre University of Toronto (Mississauga) 1/ We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and Haudensaunee and Anishnaabeg. This territory is the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. covered by the Upper Canada Treaties, is within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum 2/ agreement. I (we) wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it University of Waterloo has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit We [I] would like to acknowledge that we are on the River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and Haudenosaunee Peoples. The University of Waterloo is we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this situated on the Haldimand Tract, land promised to Six land. Nations, which includes six miles on each side of the — Acknowledgement provided by Assistant Vice-President & Chief Grand River. of Protocol, Office of the President, University of Toronto

University of Western Ontario (London) University of Toronto (Scarborough) [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is We [I] would like to acknowledge the history of the collectively referred to as the Williams Treaties of 1923 and traditional territory on which this university stands. We applies to lands east of Woodbine Avenue.] [I] would also like to respect the longstanding — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre relationships of the three local First Nations groups of 1/ this land and place in Southwestern Ontario. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the The Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples once settled this land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, region alongside the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee and the Mississaugas of the Scugog, Hiawatga, and peoples, and used this land as their traditional beaver Alderville First Nation. hunting grounds.

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The three other longstanding Indigenous groups of this York University (Toronto) geographic region are: the Anishinaabe Peoples (also [The treaty that was signed for this particular parcel of land is referred to as the Three Fires Confederacy including; collectively referred to as the Toronto Purchase and applies to Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatami Nations); the land east of Brown’s Line to Woodbine Avenue and north Haudenosaunee Peoples (also known as the Iroquoian towards Newmarket.] people or Six Nations including Mohawk, Oneida, — Toronto District School Board, Aboriginal Education Centre Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, and Tuscorora); and, the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Leni-Lunaape Peoples (also referred to as the Delaware and/or Munsee). land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and The three First Nations communities closest in the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. proximity to this University are: Chippewa of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida Manitoba Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and,

Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape) Brandon University — Indigenous Services, University of Western Ontario We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we University of Windsor are in Treaty 2 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, The University of Windsor sits on the Traditional Oji-Cree, Assiniboine, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and territory of the Three Fires confederacy of First Nations, the homeland of the Métis Nation. The First Nations comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the communities of Treaty 2 are: Dauphin River, Ebb & Potawatomie. — Acknowledgement provided by the Aboriginal Education Centre, Flow, Keeseekoowenin, Lake St. Martin, Lake Manitoba, University of Windsor Little Saskatchewan, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi, Pinaymootang and Skownan. Wilfrid Laurier University (Kitchener-Waterloo) St. John’s College (Winnipeg) We would like to acknowledge that we are on the Haldimand Tract, traditional territory of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Attawandaron (Neutral), Anishnaabeg, and are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we Haudenosauonee peoples. gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, — Acknowledgement provided by Office of the Vice President: Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland Academic & Provost of the Métis Nation.

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Université de Saint-Boniface (Winnipeg) Saskatchewan

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we St. Thomas More College (Saskatoon) are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland land on which we gather is Treaty 6 territory, the of the Métis Nation. traditional territory of Cree Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. University College of the North (The Pas) University of Regina We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Cree, Inninnowuk, Dene, Saulteax, Oji-Cree, Anishinabe land on which we gather is Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 and Métis. territory and the traditional territory of the Cree and Saulteaux, Assiniboine and Métis. University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) 1/ The University of Manitoba campuses are located on 1/ original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, As we gather here today, we acknowledge we are on and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these pay our respect to the First Nation and Métis ancestors territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in another. partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of — Acknowledgement developed by Indigenous faculty and reconciliation and collaboration. staff at University of Saskatchewan — Office of Indigenous Achievement at University of Manitoba 2/ 2/ We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we land on which we gather is Treaty 6 territory, the are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we traditional territory of Cree Peoples, and on the gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, homeland of the Métis Nation. Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

University of Winnipeg

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Treaty 1 territory and that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Alberta Grant MacEwan University (Edmonton)

Alberta College of Art & Design (Calgary) We [I] wish to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the including Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which and Nakota Sioux Peoples. includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, Lethbridge College including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Alberta, Region III. land on which we gather is the Treaty 7 territory and the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Nakoda Athabasca University (Stoney), and Tsuut'ina.

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Mount Royal University (Calgary) are in Treaty 6 territory, the traditional territory of the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Saulteaux, We [I] would like to take this opportunity to Niisitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples. acknowledge the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Bow Valley College (Calgary) Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the Nations, including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which Nation of Alberta, Region III. includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, NorQuest College (Edmonton) including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are on Alberta, Region III. the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here Concordia University College (Edmonton) are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of We [I] wish to acknowledge that the land on which we numerous western Canadian First Nations, including gather is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting Cree, Dene (DEN–Ē), Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, (SO-TO), and Ojibwe (OJIB-WĒ). NorQuest College is including Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is and Nakota Sioux Peoples. honoured and respected. — Acknowledgment provided by Director, Strategic Integration & Stakeholder Relations NorQuest College. (You can find an audio recording of this acknowledgement here.)

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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology St. Mary’s University (Calgary) (Edmonton) We [I] would like to take this opportunity to We [I] wish to acknowledge that the land on which we acknowledge the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi gather is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, including Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First and Nakota Sioux Peoples. Nations, including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Olds College Nation of Alberta, Region III.

University of Alberta (Edmonton) We [I] would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi 1/ (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in We [I] wish to acknowledge that the land on which we Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, gather is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, Nations. The area is also home to Metis Nation of including Cree, Saulteaux, Niisitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Alberta, Region III. and Nakota Sioux.

Red Deer College 2/ Welcome to the University of Alberta. I would like to We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the begin by acknowledging the Traditional Territory on land on which we gather is located in the meeting place which we are gathered today, a welcoming place for of Treaty 7 and Treaty 6 regions. This area is the peoples from around the world. I would like to traditional territory of the Niisitapi (Blackfoot), acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples (including the Siksika, the Piikuni, and the Kainai whose footsteps have marked this territory for centuries such as: Cree, Saulteaux, Niisitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Peoples), the Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda, Cree, Saulteaux Nakota Sioux. and Métis peoples. — Endorsed on May 1, 2012 by the uAlberta Council on Aboriginal Initiatives Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary) University of Alberta, Augustana Campus (Camrose) We [I] would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi We [I] wish to acknowledge the territory on which the (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta is Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, located provided a travelling route and home to the Cree, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Blackfoot, and Métis, as it did for the Nakoda, Tsuu T’ina, Chipewyan, and other Indigenous Peoples. Their Nations, including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First spiritual and practical relationships to the land create a Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis rich heritage for our learning and our life as a Nation of Alberta, Region III. community. — Aboriginal Student Offices, University of Alberta, Augustana Campus

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Basic Acknowledgement British Columbia Institute of Technology I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the (Vancouver) traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. are fortunate to be able to gather on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish People. Specific Tribal Territorial Acknowledgement — Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the British Columbia Institute of Technology people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which (Burnaby) includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we including Chiniki, Bearpaw, and Wesley First Nations. are fortunate to be able to gather on the unceded The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of territory of the Coast Salish People. Alberta, Region III. — Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships

Extended Acknowledgement Camosun College (Victoria) I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of 1/ the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes Camosun College serves the communities of southern the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and Vancouver Island and the south Gulf Islands that are the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including Chiniki, located in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen Bearpaw, and Wesley First Nations. I would also like to (Esquimalt and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, note that the University of Calgary is situated on land Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and WSÁNE̱ Ć (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge our and that the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is traditional hosts and honour their welcome and “Mohkinstsis” which we now call the City of Calgary. graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. — Acknowledgment provided by the Director of Indigenous The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Education & Community Connections, Camosun College Alberta, Region III. — Acknowledgment provided by Director of Indigenous Education 2/ Initiatives, University of Calgary We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that land on which we gather is within the traditional territories University of Lethbridge of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt, and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and WSÁNE̱ Ć We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. land on which we gather is the Treaty 7 territory and the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Nakoda (Stoney), and Tsuut'ina. ————————————————————— 2. See “Pronunciation Guide For Indigenous Communities in BC”: http://bannockandbutter.tumblr.com/post/31780109220/pron unciation-guide-for-indigenous-communities-in

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Camosun College (Saanich) College of the Rockies (Cranbrook)

1/ We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Camosun College serves the communities of southern land on which we gather is the traditional unceded Vancouver Island and the south Gulf Islands that are territory of the Ktunaxa and Kinbasket Peoples. Five located in the traditional territories of the Lkwungen First Nations bands are located in the regional boundary (Esquimalt and Songhees), Malahat, Pacheedaht, of the College. Four bands are Ktunaxa and one is Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and WSÁNE̱ Ć (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Secwepemc (Shuswap). We are grateful to have the Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge our opportunity to work in in this territory. traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here. Douglas College (New Westminster) — Acknowledgment provided by the Director of Indigenous Education & Community Connections, Camosun College We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the 2/ land on which we gather is the traditional unceded We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that land territory of the QayQayt First Nation. on which we gather is within the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt, and Songhees), Malahat, Emily Carr University of Art & Design (Vancouver) Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke and WSÁNE̱ Ć (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Capilano University (Vancouver) Coast Salish Peoples,4 including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səlílw̓ ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Waututh) Nations. 3 Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Surrey) (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səlílw̓ ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded territory of Coast Salish Peoples,5 specifically the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen First College of New Caledonia (Prince George) Nations.

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh.

————————————————————— 3. It should be noted that this is linguistic terminology, referring to the Coast Salish language family. This language family encompasses many First Nations whose traditional territory is ————————————————————— found on Vancouver Island and in the United States. 4. Ibid 5. Ibid

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Langara College (Vancouver) Northwest Community College (Prince Rupert) [All campuses of Northwest Community College (NWCC) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the serve seven First Nations in northwest British Columbia: land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the 6 Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh campuses reside on.] (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səlílw̓ ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- — First Nations Council, Northwest Community College Waututh) Nations. We [I] would like to being by acknowledging the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Tsimshian people of the Allied Tribes of Lax (Merritt) Kw’alaams and Metlakatla on whose traditional territory this meeting will take place. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples. Northwest Community College (Terrace) [All campuses of Northwest Community College (NWCC) Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (Burnaby) serve seven First Nations in northwest British Columbia: Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its land on which we gather is within the shared traditional campuses reside on.] territories of the Sḵwxwú7mesẖ Úxwumixw (Squamish), — First Nations Council, Northwest Community College Tsleil-Waututh, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First We [I] would like to being by acknowledging the Nations. Tsimshian people of Kitsumkalum, especially the Laxgibuu Clan on whose traditional territory this North Island College (Courtenay) meeting will take place. We [I] would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Northwest Community College (Kitimat) K’ómoks First Nation, including Sathloot, Sasitla, [All campuses of Northwest Community College (NWCC) leeksun, Puledge, Cha’chae, and Tat’poos Peoples. serve seven First Nations in northwest British Columbia: Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its campuses reside on.] — First Nations Council, Northwest Community College

We [I] would like to being by acknowledging the Haisla people of Kitamaat Village on whose traditional territory this meeting will take place.

————————————————————— 6. Ibid

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Northwest Community College (Hazelton) Royal Roads University (Victoria) [All campuses of Northwest Community College (NWCC) serve seven First Nations in northwest British Columbia: We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, gathered on the ancestral lands of the Xwsepsum and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its (Esquimalt) and Lkwungen (Songhees) who shared campuses reside on.] traditional land resources with neighboring families — First Nations Council, Northwest Community College of Scia’new (Beecher Bay), T’Sou-ke (Sooke) Nations, and many others. We [I] would like to being by acknowledging the Gitxsan people for being on the traditional territory of Selkirk College (Castlegar) Nikateen where this meeting will take place. We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Northwest Community College (Smithers) land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Ktunaxa , Syilx (Okanagan), and [All campuses of Northwest Community College (NWCC) Sinixt Peoples. serve seven First Nations in northwest British Columbia: Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, Simon Fraser University (Burnaby) and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its campuses reside on.] We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the — First Nations Council, Northwest Community College land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the 7 We [I] would like to being by acknowledging the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the shared traditional Wet'suwet'en people on whose traditional territory this territories of the Sḵwxwú7mesẖ Úxwumixw meeting will take place. (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh, and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations. — Acknowledgement provided by Director, Office for Aboriginal Northwest Community College (Houston) Peoples, Simon Fraser University [All campuses of Northwest Community College (NWCC) serve seven First Nations in northwest British Columbia: Simon Fraser University (Surrey) Haida, Tsimshian, Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, and Tahltan and acknowledges the traditional territory its We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the campuses reside on.] land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded 8 — First Nations Council, Northwest Community College territory of Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Katzie, Kwantlen, We [I] would like to being by acknowledging the Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, and numerous Stó:lō Nations Wet’suwet’en people of the Laksilyu Clan on whose First Nations. traditional territory this meeting will take place. — Acknowledgement provided by Director, Office for Aboriginal Peoples, Simon Fraser University Okanagan College (Kelowna)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the ————————————————————— Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples. 7. Ibid 8. Ibid

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Simon Fraser University (Vancouver) Thompson Rivers University (Ashcroft)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the land is located on Ashcroft First Nation territory Coast Salish peoples,9 including the territories of (Nlak’pamux Nation). the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səlílw̓ ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Faculty Association Waututh) Nations. — Acknowledgement provided by Director, Office for Aboriginal Thompson Rivers University (Barriere) Peoples, Simon Fraser University We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops) land is located on Simpcw territory. — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Faculty Association land is located in the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc territory that is situated in the southern interior of British Thompson Rivers University (Clearwater) Columbia within the unceded traditional lands of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Secwepemc Nation. — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University land is located on Simpcw territory. Faculty Association — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University Faculty Association

Thompson Rivers University (Williams Lake) Thompson Rivers University (Lillooet) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land is located on T’exelcemc territory. — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University land is located on the St’at’imc Nation territory that Faculty Association includes Bridge River (Nxwisten), Pavilion (Ts’kw’aylacw), Cayoose Creek (Sekw’el’was), Mount Thompson Rivers University (100 Mile House) Currie (Lil’wat), Seton Lake (Chalath), Lillooet (T’it’q’et), Fountain (Xaxl’ip), Anderson Lake (N’quatqua), Douglas We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the (Xa’xtsa), Skatin and Samahquam. land is located on Tsq’escenemc territory. — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University — Acknowledgement provided by Thompson River University Faculty Association Faculty Association

————————————————————— 9. Ibid

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University of British Columbia (Vancouver) University of Victoria

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the We [I] We acknowledge and respect the Lekwungen- land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the speaking Peoples on whose traditional territories the Coast Salish Peoples,10 including the territories of university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh WSANEC peoples whose historical relationships with (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səlílw̓ ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- the land continue to this day. Waututh) Nations. — Acknowledgement provided by the Director, Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement, First Peoples’ House, University of Victoria (The Office of Indigenous Academic & University of British Columbia, Community Engagement continues to work with the six local First Okanagan Campus (Kelowna) Nations as part of the process of revising the University’s land acknowledgement (above) to express most appropriately our We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the respect for the peoples’ on whose land we live, work and study.) land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples. Vancouver Community College

University of British Columbia, We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we Point Grey Campus (Vancouver) are on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, the traditional territories of the Squamish, We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. land on which we gather is the traditional, ancestral, and — Acknowledgement provided by the Vancouver Community College, Office VP Academic & Research unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People. Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo)

University of the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford) We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that we are on the traditional and unceded territory of the We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the Coast Salish Peoples,11 the traditional territories of the land on which we gather is the traditional and unceded Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), territory of the Stó:lō. and Səlílw̓ ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. University of Northern British Columbia (Prince George)

We [I] would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T'enneh.

————————————————————— ————————————————————— 11. Ibid 10. Ibid

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