https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/
In working to implement Indigenous ways into my classroom and learning experiences, I wanted to take a deeper look into the territory acknowledgements and find out more about why they happen and how to do so appropriately. There is a standard acknowledgement used in my school district, but it can feel impersonal to me. This resource gave me some great background information about why the acknowledgements are done as well as how to do so, including if you are unable to pronounce a nation’s name. There is also information about how to create an acknowledgement that is more intentional or detailed. Another part of this resource that I thought was valuable was the ability to search for a location in order to find the territory acknowledgement information. While it is important to know the information from the lands on which you live, learn, work and play, you may not have the information for other areas you visit and this resources helps you obtain the information.
Great resource, Tanya. Even students have recognized the impersonal nature of some of the land acknowledgements and having a resource that can support their questions is fantastic.