Social Justice 7: Understanding History: Land Acknowledgement
Understanding History
What Land do I live, work, and play on?
Scotiabank Arena and BMO Field: Whose land are these sports facilities on? Why is it important to know this? Click on the pictures of the venues to see what land they reside on.
The land acknowledgement is just one step towards taking action to recognize the history that has negatively impacted Indigenous communities. What else can be done?
MLSE's EXAMPLE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment works, plays and practices on lands and waterways that is the home and gathering place of Indigenous peoples since time immemorial, and we strive to be advocates and allies of those that continue to walk before us including the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat Nations.
These lands are covered by Treaty 13 signed by the Mississauga of the Credit and the Williams Treaties signed by the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations. Treaties remind us of our responsibility to these Nations and the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people who call this land home.
Together, we are all responsible for addressing Reconciliation in our relationships and actions.
MLSE is committed to using our grounds and platforms to advance critical allyship, storytelling, sports, entertainment, and advancing right relations with diverse Indigenous peoples; and we challenge our fans to join us on this incredible journey of transformation.
Let’s move forward together with Good Minds to do Good Work Miigwech.
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What can we do as athletes and students to move beyond the Land Acknowledgement?
As we come together today to discuss how we can continue to work together to help youth reach their potential, we must also recognize that this acknowledgement is merely words; the only thing that will make it meaningful is if it's coupled with action. Our current realty is one that calls on all of us to better understand how we can be in relation with the land and with Indigenous peoples.
As a class, brainstorm ideas for moving beyond the land acknowledgement - How can we take action to stand up against the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples?
