Land Acknowledgement

PREFACE

A Land Acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that we are on land and surrounded by water, originally inhabited by Indigenous Peoples who have travelled this area since time immemorial.  This territory is within the lands honoured by the Wampum Treaties; agreements between the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Lenni , Lenape and allied Nations to peacefully share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.  Specifically, we would like to acknowledge the presence of the Three Fires Confederacy (Ojibwe, Odawa, Potawatomi and Huron/Wendat) Peoples.  We are dedicated to honouring Indigenous history and culture while remaining committed to moving forward respectfully with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

INDIGENOUS RESOURCES

CAN AM FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
2929 Howard Avenue
Windsor ON N8X 4W4
Phone: 519-253-3243
www.caifc.ca

The Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre is driven by the desire of Aboriginal peoples within the areas of Windsor and Essex County to become a self-sufficient, self-determining, self-governing community. Historically, the Friendship Centre has been the focal point for Aboriginal peoples within the urban environment.

CAN-AM URBAN NATIVE HOMES
180 Tecumseh Road East
Ontario, N8X 2P8
Phone: 519-977-7782
www.caunh.ca

Can Am Urban Native Homes was established in 1988 to address the urgent need of the Aboriginal Community for affordable housing.

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
177 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
Phone: 1-855-415-4534 (toll free)
www.nctr.ca