Canada is currently in a period of reconciliation.  Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (now known as the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation) released its 94 calls to action in December of 2015, it is understood that deeper reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples must be a priority.

The Calls to Action speak to honouring treaties and nation-to-nation relationships, and land acknowledgements are an easy first step towards honouring the original occupants of a place.  Land acknowledgements also allow for people to be made aware of the connection between a group of people and the geographical area that is their land – especially since those land rights have historically been restricted.