Land Acknowledgement Statement

A land acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous peoples and their traditional territories.

It serves as a reminder that every major city, town, and municipality is situated on the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples.

Acknowledging this history is a small but significant step toward Truth and Reconciliation.

Revision and renewal

Regular renewal is essential to ensure land acknowledgments remain meaningful, reflect evolving understandings, and highlight the ongoing presence, contributions, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples.

As a result, the Peel Region Land Acknowledgement is currently undergoing a process of revision in consultation with Indigenous Knowledge Holders and Communities.

Peel Region’s interim written statement

“Peel Region operates within the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat nations. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples inhabited and cared for this land and continue to do so today. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory, and in doing so, respect the land's significance for all people in Peel.”

Hosting a public gathering in Peel?

We encourage facilitators or hosts to use the following acknowledgement at the beginning of events or meetings. Doing so thoughtfully recognizes the Indigenous Nations upon whose territory they are working or holding the event.

“We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather, and on which Peel Region operates, is located within the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat nations.

For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples inhabited and cared for this land and continue to do so today. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory, and in doing so, respect the land's significance for all people in Peel.”

Peel Region employee email signature

The Peel Region branded email signature contains a land acknowledgement in to honour and recognize Peel’s traditional First Nations:

“Peel Region operates within the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat nations.”