“When we talk about land, land is part of who we are. It’s a mixture of our blood, our past, our current, and our future. We carry our ancestors in us, and they’re around us. As you all do.”

— Mary Lyons (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe)

Tully Lake at Sunset, Photo credit, Colleen Zawadzki

 

The Basics

Watch this video from York University’s Centre for Indigenous Students Services to hear more about the importance of land acknowledgments.

 

Going Further

So, what’s next? Watch this video from Native Governance Center to learn more ways to take meaningful action and support Indigenous people and nations.

More ways to support:

 

LEARN

Whose land are you on, anyway? Native Land is a free resource to learn more about Indigenous territories, languages, lands, and ways of life.

DONATE

Consider donating to an Indigenous advocacy group below, or find a local organization near you!

 

AMPLIFY

Follow Indigenous leaders on your preferred digital platform and amplify their voices.

VOTE

Don’t forget to do your research before hitting the polls! Vote for representatives and policies that protect Indigenous rights. (From Susanna Barbataki)

OFFER COMPENSATION

Always offer appropriate compensation when asking an Indigenous community member for help with land acknowledgement, or for any type of emotional labor. (From Susanna Barbataki)