Canada Day

On Canada Day, we reflect on our country's history and its relationship with Indigenous nations.

We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional and treaty territories of the Williams Treaties First Nations, including the Anishinaabeg peoples of Hiawatha, Curve Lake, Alderville, Beausoleil, Georgina Island, Rama, and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island.
Nisdowaabndaanaa maawnjidiwing omaa mzowe-kaaning miiniwaa Waawiindimaagewin eko-naabing nji-sa Williams Waawiindimaagewinan Ntam Anishinaabek, bekish dash Anishinaabeg debendaagozijig Hiawatha, Curve Lake, Alderville, Beausoleil, Georgina Minis, Rama, miiniwaa Mississaugas of Scugog minis.

For generations, the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg have cared for these lands and waters, guided by knowledge, ceremony, and responsibility.
Niibina nsa-biboon, gonda Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg gii-bi-gnowendaanaawan nindan akiin miiniwaa nbiin, ezhi-miwidoowaad kendaasowin, name-aadiziwin, zhitowaawin, miiniwaa ezhi-ndowendizowaad.

We recognize the ongoing impacts of these treaties, the injustices that occurred, and the enduring strength and resurgence of Indigenous communities.
Nisdowaabndaanaa nindan e-aabji-mji'iiwongin nji-sa nindan waawiindimaagewinan, gegoo gaa-gwesesinok gaa-zhiwebak, miiniwaa dash wenjishing mshkooziiwin miiniwaa ezhi-aabiji-aansek Anishinaabek Ngodoodenaawziwinan.

As we live and work here, we commit to reflection, respect, and meaningful action in the spirit of reconciliation.
Nongom dash epiichi daa'ying miiniwaa nokiiying omaa, gdoo-aabji-gnowaabndaanaa waaseyaabshkaawin, mnaadendimoowin, miiniwaa gegoo ediming zhichigewin nji-sa eminidoowong aanji-maajtaawin.