Land Acknowledgment | Travis Boyco Creative

Land Acknowledgment.

Ottawa, Ontario.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that my physical working location, in Ottawa, is on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial.

I also recognize the Algonquins as the customary keepers and defenders of the Ottawa River Watershed and its tributaries. We honour their long history of welcoming many Nations to this beautiful territory and uphold and uplift the voice and values of our Host Nation.

Why Do I Have a Land Acknowledgment?

A land or territorial acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples who lived on and cared for the land long before settlers arrived—and continue to do so today. For countless generations, Indigenous communities have held gatherings, ceremonies and events by honoring the land.

Offering a land acknowledgment at the start of an event or meeting creates space for reflection and shows respect for Indigenous lands, treaties and communities. It encourages us to reflect on the past and consider the actions we can take to support reconciliation moving forward. By making a land acknowledgment, you participate in an act of respect and recognition, honoring the deep Indigenous connection to the land—a relationship that extends back over 10,000 years.

Engaging in land acknowledgments highlights the enduring presence and resilience of Indigenous communities. They remind us of our collective responsibility to honor these relationships and work toward a more inclusive future.