My kids hear a land acknowledgement each morning at school. But will hearing it every day help kids absorb that info or will it become background noise?— IndigenousHistoryMonth NIPDCanada
In hundreds of schools across Canada, the morning announcements start the same way, with a land acknowledgement stating that the building is located in the traditional territory of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples . You may have heard something similar at a civic event or fundraiser—for many non-Indigenous Canadians, it’s one of the first introductions toI know my own kids hear one each morning.
It’s important to note, though, that not all Indigenous peoples can place themselves in this way—they may not know their direct lineage as a result of colonization and genocide. Be cognizant that one Indigenous person is just that: one person with one experience. Someone may identify with being Ojibwa, Inuit or Métis, while another may prefer Aboriginal, Native, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee or a specific nation within or outside of these alignments.
LaPointe is also concerned about the expectations that are sometimes placed on Indigenous people. “I worry that land acknowledgement openings by traditional people and elders are becoming expected volunteer roles from some of our most esteemed members without respectful consultation, honorarium or contract,” she says. “I worry that teachers are asking Indigenous students to teach their entire class because they’ve been singled out.
Mishenene, who is Ojibwa from Eabametoong First Nation, uses a mind, body and spirit approach—her own interpretation of Indigenous world views—when talking to Canadian settlers about land acknowledgements. She explains how they“Think about your learning experience, specifically in learning about Canada and its relationship with Indigenous peoples.
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