Niagara College acknowledges that we are gathered on the shared traditional lands of the Anishinaabe
(pronounced: ah-nish-naw-bay) and Haudenosaunee (pronounced: ho-deh-neh-show-nee). We offer our sincere
gratitude to them as the stewards of this land, which is protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement’s
three principles: to take only what you need, leave enough for others, and always keep the dish clean. Today,
many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities from across Turtle Island continue to live and work in this
territory. Acknowledging the peoples whose territory we are on, and the agreements that guide their stewardship
of the land, reminds us to reflect on and respect their unique relationship to this land. It also is an
invitation for all of us to identify and engage in actions that respect and reinforce our commitments to Truth
and Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights.
Why do we have a land acknowledgement?
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