EOE1_Land_Acknowledgements by Allison Hubenig

Allison's Land Acknowledgement

ahubenig — 2023-07-02 21:36:20 UTC

I am an uninvited settler on Turtle Island and grew up in the Qu'appelle Valley on the traditional territory of Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Blackfoot, Michif Piyii, and Cree in Treaty 4 territory.

I live, work, and, play on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional and ancestral land of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux and in Metis Region 4.

My commitment to reconciliation is to read the TRC Calls to action and to use my role as an educator to continue the task of decolonizing my classroom and curriculum through inclusive lessons and spaces.

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Allison's Pictures

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I would like to acknowledge that I am an uninvited guest on this land, the unceded and traditional territory of the musqueam, Squamish and Tseil-Waututh peoples. I am a settler here because of the privilege held by my grandparents who are represented through my grandmothers bell, which shows that I am lucky enough to live with stability in my home due to my race/citizenship and class. I will work everyday to recognize how my privilege impacts where I am today and recognize that others come with different experiences and knowledge, and use this understanding to work towards decolonizing spaces in my community and workplace. My commitment is to not teach about indigenous peoples as only victims, but celebrate their rich traditional knowledge and cultures.

2023-07-14 20:43:58 UTC

I am an uninvited guest and settler on these unceded lands of the Musqueam, Kwantlen and Tsawwassen First Nations. It is my responsibility to learn about how the harms of the construction of Canada (one of them being immigration policies) have dispossessed and oppressed Indigenous peoples who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. As a Chinese Canadian settler, I am committed to unlearning, and acknowledge that my family’s privileges come at a cost for Indigenous peoples today.

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Bee 🐝

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Michelle To’s land acknowledgement

2023-07-14 20:57:35 UTC

I am living and working on the shared, traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the scəw̓aθən (Tsawwassen), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and other Coast Salish Peoples. I am thankful for these First Nations for the opportunity that I am able to enjoy my course and work here today.

I am aware of the connection between my home in Hong Kong and Canada. It is important for me to remember our privilege to be here and I am grateful for having the opportunity to be accepted by those who precedes me on this land. I am committed to bring the reconciliation through my home here in Canada and back to those who are in Hong Kong, which they share the land with us here sometimes.

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James’ acknowledgement

2023-07-14 21:19:29 UTC

My artifact important to me is my wedding ring, as I am now officially married to my lovely wife for 28 days. My land acknowledgement is this fallen branch and the connect I make to it is my wife and I’s love for nature. Hiking, camping, the beach, one of our shared passions is being out and being in the moment. It is important to note our privilege in being able to live and play in the Sto:lo first peoples.

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Joe

2023-07-14 21:22:43 UTC

My artifact is a shoe which my students designed together. The pinecone represents how we all came together.

Caroline’s Land Acknowledgement

mscarolineleung — 2024-11-24 19:11:18 UTC

I acknowledge that I have come to these lands as a guest and have made my home on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Stz’uminus, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Peoples.

I grew up on the traditional lands of the Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Mississauga Peoples.

I am grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute on these lands. As someone committed to personal and collective growth, I strive to honour this acknowledgment by fostering greater awareness of these Nations' histories, cultures, and contributions, and by actively working towards creating inclusive environments for all.