Land acknowledgments can be read before university-wide meetings, events, trainings, and large public gatherings in our community.
We recognize the land we occupy is native land. We had a part in the history of stolen land, we recognize the native people who are part of our community, and we work toward a better future.
Tips When Reading the Land Acknowledgment
· The person who gives the acknowledgment should be the event or meeting's host.
· Whenever you give a presentation or hold a meeting, whether or not Indigenous people are in attendance, provide a formal thank you to the host country.
· If you don't know the name of the tribe whose territory or treaty land the structure is on, inquire and research.
· If you need assistance with the pronunciation, seek assistance, research, and look for recordings on Native Nations pronunciations.
A land acknowledgment has purpose. It is a way to incorporate mindfulness into whatever meeting you are attending. It should be rooted in the dignity of native people whose land you are standing upon.
Reference: Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group