Drinking water denied to residentsMoral, historical and legal obligation to build 'Freedom Road'
(Winnipeg Free Press)
The traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak (Cree), Anisininew (Oji-Cree), Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. These are also lands of significance for the Inuit, some of whom have made their homes here for generations.
We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty 3 Territory, a community that lived under a boil-water advisory for decades while supplying Winnipeg’s drinking water. This reality grounds our responsibility to respect and learn from Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that our presence here carries responsibilities. We are committed to listening, learning, and building respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
(Winnipeg Free Press)
(Winnipeg Free Press)
Further Resources
We’re committed to deepening our understanding of the rights, histories, and responsibilities connected to this land. Sharing a land acknowledgement is one way we can reflect on that relationship and our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
Still, a land acknowledgement is only one step toward building meaningful connections with Indigenous communities. For those interested in learning more about the history and purpose behind land acknowledgements, these articles offer thoughtful insight:
(Globe and Mail)
(Law Society of Manitoba)
(The New Yorker)