Land Acknowledgement

Inclusive Orillia respectfully acknowledges that Orillia and the surrounding area is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg, specifically the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, a member of the Chippewa Tri-Council and Three Fires Confederacy, and that it continues to be home to many diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples.  

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We honour and value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the area, home to one of the oldest human developments, the Mnjikaning Fish Weirs.

 

We acknowledge that this land is covered by the Williams Treaties and Upper Canada Treaties signed by our governments on behalf of the Anishinaabe, and Canadian Peoples, and was once part of the Coldwater-Narrows Reserve.     

 

Inclusive Orillia is committed to building a welcoming, caring, inclusive and accessible community for all, which includes helping the community understand, acknowledge, and take action toward real Truth and Reconciliation so that we can move forward together with respect, harmony and dignity for all Indigenous Peoples of the past, present and future.   

 

Thank you. Merci. Miigwech

 

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