St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES - Land Acknowledgement

St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES is located on the ancestral lands and waters of all Indigenous Peoples.  

We learn, work, and play on land that is here to be respected and shared. We acknowledge the importance of caring for Mother Earth, as those who came before us did. 

We as a school are committed to reconciliation and enhanced understanding. This includes listening and partnership with our indigenous brothers and sisters. 

We pray to the Creator for strength and wisdom that all may continue to serve as stewards of the Earth. 

Notre Dame CES - Land Acknowledgment 

We respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Wendat , the Haudenosaunee , and the Anishinaabe Peoples, who continue to care for these lands. We are grateful for the opportunity and honor to learn and live on the treaty lands of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples.

We recognize the contributions that Indigenous Peoples have made and continue to make here. May we pray to the Creator to help us learn about and be respectful stewards of these lands that we all share so that future generations may gather on them and share them as well.

St. John Paul II CES - Land Acknowledgement 

We recognize that St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School sits on land that was taken from the Haudenosaunee, Wendake, and Anishinaabe. They used the land in a sustainable way and have left enough for us who are here now. We acknowledge First People that continue to live on this land who work, play, and go to school here. 

We are grateful for the guidance provided by First People to continue learning about their history, traditions, and ways of life- past and present. 

We will treat Mother Earth as we do our own Mothers; with dignity, respect and love. We thank the Creator for the knowledge on how to live sustainably so that Mother Earth can heal herself. 

St. David CES - Land Acknowledgement

As we gather here today,

Let us reflect upon the way

We’ve been gifted the air, water and lands

And give thanks to the Nations of the Anishinabek , Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat.

We call on their strength, knowledge and guidance

So that we may never forget our reliance

Upon our sacred mother earth.

For they knew -beyond all words 

That land is life, we must honour her worth

And pass to those who come

the love and care that she deserves.

St. Thomas Aquinas CES - Land Acknowledgement

The St. Thomas Aquinas school community recognizes that the land on which we learn, play, teach, and grow was once occupied by the Indigenous Peoples that came before us. 

We give thanks for their stewardship of these lands and waters, so that we and generations to come can continue to honour and value that which the Creator has given us.

Christ the King CES -  Land Acknowledgement

Our Christ The King Community is gathered on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabe, Wendat and Haudenosaunee Peoples, who have walked upon these lands, who are with us today and who will continue to guide future generations. We strive to learn, nurture and protect the land by growing traditional vegetables and medicines. We pray for respect, humility and wisdom as we form relationships with Indigenous community members and open our hearts to their teachings, knowledge and stories.

St. Emily CES - Land Acknowledgement

We, at St. Emily, acknowledge the sacred land that we live on, which was once inhabited and protected by the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Anishinaabe peoples. We recognize the pain and suffering they endured over the years and cherish  the many contributions they have made and continue to make on this land.

We aspire to learn from our past mistakes so that we may forge a better future filled with compassion and harmony. We pray to God to guide us in the path of Truth and Reconciliation where we aspire to learn, make peace, and promote unity so that we may recognize the past, acknowledge the present, and protect our future. As we move forward, we wish to join hands with the Indigenous community and seek their guidance on how we can become better stewards of the Earth.

St. Mark CES - Land Acknowledgement

As the St. Mark Catholic school community, we honour and respect the sacred and ancestral lands that our school is built on. We appreciate the First Peoples who walked upon it and who still walk on it. We look to the Anishinaabe, Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Peoples for guidance. 

We acknowledge all of the Earth’s gifts and the ability she has to nurture us. We seek to learn more about the land and to take care of it, not taking more than we need. 

As the next generation who have been given the responsibility of doing better than our ancestors, we commit to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect. We will work towards living in harmony with Mother Earth and minimizing our damaging footprint on the land that was entrusted to us by God, the Great Spirit.

St. Brigid CES - Land Acknowledgement

As the St. Brigid Catholic school community, we honour and respect the sacred and ancestral lands that our school is built upon. This land is home to the Anishinaabe, Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Peoples.

We seek knowledge about the land and its First Peoples, past and present. By listening and learning, we will work together to raise future generations who show their gratitude and respect for where they live, work, play and practice our faith by caring for and protecting what the Creator has provided. 

We commit to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect. We look to the Creator for guidance and wisdom, directing us to a future filled with hope, gratitude and healing. 

Good Shepherd CES - Land Acknowledgement

Today, our Good Shepherd community will live, learn and play on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe First Nations, specifically the Mississaugas of the Credit and our closest neighbors the Chippewas of Georgina Island, who continue to care for the land and water around us. We ask the Creator to help us show our thanks through not just our words but our actions as well. Let us show Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, Truth, Love to everyone.

We remember that a treaty is a promise; as partners of the Williams Treaty, we have a responsibility to be caretakers of the land and waters around us. Moving forward, our actions will reflect a desire to mend the broken relationships of previous generations. We ask the Creator to give us the strength to be good treaty partners and stewards of the Earth.

Our Lady of the Rosary CES - Land Acknowledgment

We respectfully acknowledge that Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School is living, learning, working and playing on the traditional territories of all Original First People, particularly the Anishinabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat.

We honour those who have walked on this land, and continue to walk upon it. We commit to educating younger generations to value and respect the land we use in order to help sustain this Earth.

We aim to continue our learning journey to truth and reconciliation, so that we may work towards walking together in peace. 

St. Anne School - Land Acknowledgement

We at St. Anne respectfully acknowledge that we stand on the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee, Annishinabe, and Huron-Wendat Peoples. 

We commit ourselves to the care and preservation of the stories and traditions of their legacies. We recognize the past, present and future peoples and promise to care for this land and its gifts. 

We pray to the Creator to give us strength to be wise caretakers of the Earth so that all future generations may gather here and share in its wonder. We strive to find actions to further the act of reconciliation.  

  Holy Spirit - Land Acknowledgment

We, at Holy Spirit, respectfully acknowledge the sacred lands of the Anishinaabe, Wendat and Haudenosaunee Peoples who have inhabited this land before us and continue to do so. We are grateful for the life, living things and environment that the Creator has given us. As a school community we have a shared responsibility to honor and respect these lands that we live, learn and play on for future generations to come. This land has always been a place of learning and today we strive to continue that learning about the traditions, knowledge and culture of all Original Indigenous Peoples. 

St. Charles Garnier - Land Acknowledgement

We recognize and honor the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these unceded lands for thousands of years. St. Charles Garnier Catholic Elementary School stands on the traditional territory of the People of Anishinabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Nations from the past, present, and future. We acknowledge their enduring presence and rich cultural heritage and we express our gratitude for the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive on this shared land. Throughout our educational journey, let us commit to listening, learning, and honoring the wisdom of Indigenous Peoples and to strive to actively work towards repairing the relationship towards Reconciliation.

St. Gregory the Great - Land Acknowledgment 

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy is gathered on the territories of the Anishinaabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee First Peoples, whose way of life we want to acknowledge. We will work toward continuing to learn about the People who are here and were here before us and about what Land has to offer. We appreciate all that is around us; land can survive without us, but we cannot survive without it. With further education, we will look to the First People for guidance about how to work and walk with the relatives around us. Learning from the past, we will continue to work toward a sustainable future.

St. Elizabeth Seton - Land Acknowledgement 

The community of St. Elizabeth Seton acknowledge the First Peoples who

walked on this land. We especially recognize the traditional territories of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinabe Peoples. We honor the Chippewas of Georgina Island as our closest Indigenous neighbors. 

St. Elizabeth Seton respects the role we play in truth and reconciliation and joins all Indigenous Peoples' in the responsibility of protecting the water and environment of these lands. We do all of this in the name of the creator. Merci and Thank you. 

St. John Bosco - Land Acknowledgment 

Nous reconnaissons notre privilège de vivre, d’apprendre, de jouer et de pratiquer notre foi, sur les terres et les eaux ancestrales du Peuple Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat et Anishnabe. Nous reconnaissons respectueusement nos voisins et voisines les plus proches, les Chippewas de l’Île de Georgina, le Traite 13, et les générations de tous les Peuples Autochtones qui ont vécu sur cette terre. Nous promettons de prendre soin de et de protéger ces terres pour les générations futures. Nous prions le Créateur pour la sagesse et la force en réaffirmant notre engagement vers la Réconciliation.

Canadian Martyrs - Land Acknowledgment 

Our Canadian Martyrs Community is gathered on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat Peoples.

We recognize the invaluable contributions of all Indigenous Peoples to Mother Earth. We are committed to continue learning about Indigenous Peoples’ traditions as their wisdom and cultural practices teach us how to respect and value the natural resources that surround us. As we journey together on the path of reconciliation, we acknowledge the harm and mistreatment Indigenous Peoples endured. We vow to strengthen our relationship by joining the Indigenous community in the call for action and change. 

St. Joseph the Worker - Land Acknowledgment

We respectfully acknowledge that St. Joseph the Worker Catholic School is situated in the Territory and Treaty 13 lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We also recognize the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee. We at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic School are grateful for all the contributions made by those before us and promise to respect, preserve and nurture our faith-filled community within it.  

Father Henri Nouwen - Land Acknowledgement 

We are honored to come together and learn today on the lands which are the original territories of the Wendat, Anishinabe and Haudenosaunee people. We promise to learn about and respect the gifts this land has given us. May God guide us to stand beside our indigenous brothers and sisters, to listen, understand and remedy the mistakes of the past.

San Lorenzo Ruiz - Land Acknowledgment 

As the San Lorenzo Ruiz school community,  we recognize, respect and honour the Original Caregivers of this Land. We honour communities in all the directions. 

We acknowledge the foundational footprint carved by the Original Peoples, which has been inspired by the depth of their spirituality, and the sacred devotion to all creation, and to one another.

We pray as one to the Creator for wisdom and guidance and the strength to continue to walk as respectful Caregivers with this Land. 

St. Clare - Land Acknowledgement 

We acknowledge and honour the land on which St. Clare Catholic Elementary School stands. We are grateful to live, learn, and play as we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishinaabe, and the Haudenosaunee and our closest neighbours, the Chippewas of Georgina Island. 

May we walk this path of truth and reconciliation with humility, love, and unity, guided by the principles of our Catholic faith and the wisdom of Indigenous knowledge.

Today, as students and staff of St. Clare Catholic Elementary School, let us work together to be kind, loving, and respectful to one another and the land we share. 

St. Anthony - Land Acknowledgement 

We honour First Peoples whose traditional and unceded territories include the land on which we gather on and learn from today: the Haudenosaunee, Wendake, Anishinaabe, Petun, and other communities, whose names we no longer remember because of the impact of colonialism. We honour and recognize First Peoples who still walk among us and continue to teach us today. 

We would like to thank First Peoples for taking great care of Turtle Island, and for always thinking seven generations ahead. We are learning how First Peoples of this land live in harmony with nature, and how to nurture our connection to the earth. 

Our call to action is to follow in the footsteps of First Peoples, and continue to learn from, and live in harmony with nature. We seek to focus on the present and future, to continue to care for the earth as God intended, with reverence and respect. 

St. Emily - Land Acknowledgement 

We, at St. Emily, acknowledge the sacred land that we live on, which was once inhabited and protected by the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Anishinaabe peoples. We recognize the pain and suffering they endured over the years and cherish  the many contributions they have made and continue to make on this land.

 We aspire to learn from our past mistakes so that we may forge a better future filled with compassion and harmony. We pray to God to guide us in the path of Truth and Reconciliation where we aspire to learn, make peace, and promote unity so that we may recognize the past, acknowledge the present, and protect our future. As we move forward, we wish to join hands with the Indigenous community and seek their guidance on how we can become better stewards of the Earth.

St. Peter - Land Acknowledgment 

We are gathered on the ancestral lands and waters of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki, and Wendake - Nionwentsio, who have left their footprints on Mother Earth before us. 

We respectfully acknowledge our closest neighbors, the Chippewas of Georgina Island, that we are guests on the land. As visitors, we strive to deepen our understanding of Indigenous communities and build relationships that show respect for their contributions to the land. 

We pray for strength and clarity so that we may treat the land, living things, and the people who live on it with kindness and respect.

St. John Chrysostom - Land Acknowledgement 

The community of St. John Chrysostom recognizes the First Peoples who walked on this land. We acknowledge the traditional territories of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe Peoples. We acknowledge the Chippewas

of Georgina Island as our closest Indigenous neighbours. St. John Chrysostom understands the part we play on the road to Truth and Reconciliation. Together we hope to unite with all Indigenous Peoples in the defence and protection of the environment and animals of these lands. We do all of this in the name of the creator.

St. Joseph - Land Acknowledgment 

The St. Joseph community respects and acknowledges that we are located on the traditional territories of the Anishinabe, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples.

We recognize that these groups have lived on the land for generations and will continue to, for future generations to come. 

We thank the Creator for giving us the land we are settled upon. The St. Joseph community is grateful to have the opportunity to live and thrive on this earth.

Immaculate Conception - Land Acknowledgement 

Our ICN family shows respect and acknowledgement to the Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat and Anishinabe people who we realize and appreciate were on this very land before us. 

We pray to the Creator and show our gratitude to Mother Earth. We recognize that the City of Vaughan is situated in the territory of the Indigenous Peoples who came before us and were able to call the land we live on now “home” before we regretfully took it away.

We will continue to gather and honour the land itself and the people who have stewarded it in the past, present and future generations to come.

We are committed to continue to take meaningful actions as a first step towards honouring the land we are on and Indigenous Peoples.

St. Monica - Land Acknowledgment 

St. Monica Catholic Elementary School in Markham, Ontario is situated on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe Peoples, the Haudenosaunee Peoples, the neighbouring communities of the Chippewas of Georgina Island, and Others who have walked on this land. We recognize that this land was acquired and protected by those who came before us.

We aim to provide Mother Earth the love and respect she deserves, as we recognize the interconnectedness and unity with all living things.

We pray to our Creator that those who occupy these lands in the present and in the future, actively live sustainably and respectfully.

St. Raphael the Archangel - Land Acknowledgment 

We are gathered here, on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabe, Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa of Georgina Island, who have walked on this land in the past, walk with us today, and will walk on it with future generations. 

We pledge to work diligently, in connecting with Indigenous communities, while they teach us about their ways of knowing. By growing and tending to the sacred tobacco that we were given, we continue to educate ourselves on Indigenous ways of learning, as well as to preserve and protect the land.

We pray for dignity, honestly and knowledge as we embark on this learning journey. 

Blessed Trinity - Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we, at Blessed Trinity,  live, work, and play on the Ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Wendat Peoples and all Original Peoples.

We recognize that our school is built on the land that once belonged to First Peoples.  As builders of the future, we aim to honor the enduring presence and teachings of all Original Peoples by encouraging conversation with Indigenous voices around us.

We strive to reduce the waste within our community and protect the wildlife around us. We will educate ourselves and future Blessed Trinity students by becoming lifelong learners and by living in partnership with the land around us and all of Mother Earth.

St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini - Land Acknowledgement

St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School, respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the beautiful lands of The Wendak, The Haudensoaunee and the Anishinabe. We  also acknowledge our closest  neighbors Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Chippewas of Scugog.

We will dedicate our actions by taking care of these ancestral lands.  We will practice taking only what we need from these lands to keep it flourishing and protected as is mirrored in the Dish with One Spoon of Wampum covenant.  

We have the responsibility to continue educating ourselves about Indigenous cultures and traditions, and share these teachings with our communities to honor the promises made by our ancestors.

Corpus Christi - Land Acknowledgement

Corpus Christi is built on the historical land of the Anishinaabe, Wendat and Haudenosaunee Peoples. As a school community, we acknowledge the Creator that made the land we stand on now and we honour the history culture and continuous contributions made by Indigenous Peoples. We respect and take care of the land by continuing to learn about their cultures, and by working to establish a community of appreciation. As we gather here, we commit to teaching and learning alongside Indigenous partners in an effort to strengthen relationships and build a path toward unity, now and for generations to come. 

Guardian Angels - Land Acknowledgement

We, the Guardian Angels school community, are honoured to be praying, learning, and playing on the traditional lands of Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize that Land isn’t something we own; She belongs to Herself and is full of life. We are thankful for Air, Water, Plants, Animals, and Original Peoples that call Land home. We will learn to respect Land, keeping it healthy and safe for all Living Beings and future generations. In doing so, we honor First Peoples who came before us, those who are here now, and those yet to come. We strive to listen carefully, learn from First Peoples and each other, seek the truth, and take respectful, meaningful steps toward reconciliation

Our Lady of Good Counsel - Land Acknowledgement

At Our Lady of Good Counsel, we acknowledge that the land on which we learn, play and grow is situated on the Williams Treaty, the traditional territories of Annishinaabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee Peoples who were and still are here. As a school community, we recognize and respect the deep-rooted traditions of these Indigenous communites. May we always show repeect for Land and its Original Caretakers, and may we continue to work towards a spirit of unity, learning, and connection. 

Our Lady of Grace - Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Our Lady of Grace is located on the traditional territories of Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe Peoples. These Peoples have cared for this land for generations and will continue to do so for generations to come. 

We thank Creator and First Peoples for guiding us in learning about this land, to help us walk gently and respectfully, to honour relationships we share.

May we walk with First Peoples to protect and keep these lands sustainable so future generations may continue to gather, learn and live in harmony with Mother Earth. 

Sir Richard W. Scott - Land Acknowledgement

Our school sits upon the shared territories of: the Anishinabe, the Hodinohso:ni, and the Wendat, who continue to live among us. We recognize the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island as our closest neighbours.

We acknowledge the hardships that settlers have brought upon the First Peoples and Land we all call home. We aspire to live in balance, build community and walk together towards a just future.

With open minds and hearts, we will make every effort to live in relationship with First Peoples, to respect all of those that come through, and to leave Land in a better state than we found it. We pray to the Creator for strength and wisdom as we journey together along the good and right path.

St. Agnes of Assisi - Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of acknowledging the Indigenous peoples of Canada let us pause for a moment of reflection:

St. Agnes of Assisi CES community recognizes and honours the enduring presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples past, present, and future.  

We respectfully acknowledge that St. Agnes of Assisi CES is situated on the ancestral lands of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee peoples whose wisdom and stewardship have sustained these lands for generations. We are grateful to gather, learn and play on these lands and we acknowledge and value the contributions made by our Indigenous brothers and sisters.  We honour their spiritual traditions, which teach us reverence for nature and the interconnectedness of all living beings.

We pray to the Creator that we will continue to strive for reconciliation, understanding and healing and that we will walk together in harmony, guided by the principles of respect, empathy, and solidarity. 

St. Andrew - Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that St. Andrew’s is on traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat Peoples. We recognize contributions that they have and are still making to our community.

As the role of current residents, we honour the connectedness with air, waters, plants, animals and all relatives who inhabit Mother Earth. We strive to respect, listen, and continuously learn from the diverse perspectives of the First Peoples. We ask the Creator for guidance and wisdom to walk with First People, finding ways to help heal the land for future generations.

St. Angela Merici - Land Acknowledgement

We at St. Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School, respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Anishinabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat. On this land we live, learn and practice our faith.

We are grateful for the care and teachings brought to us from Indigenous people of the past and present. 

We pray to the Creator that we will continue to respect and work at growing our relationship with First People for a better and more united future. 

St. Edward - Land Acknowledgement

St Edward’s school community recognizes, respects and values all of the Indigenous lands upon which we work, play, and strive everyday.

This includes the lands of the Haudenosaunee, Wendat, Anishinaabe, Seneca, Chippewa and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. 

We reverently reflect and remember that these lands are shared with all peoples from the past, present and future. 

As stewards of the earth, we work with one another to establish everlasting peace for the generations to come.

We ask the Creator to guide us to harmony and unity.

St. Gabriel the Archangel - Land Acknowledgement

We recognize that St. Gabriel is situated on the traditional lands of Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Wendat, which became part of Treaty 13. 

Acknowledging those who took care of this Land before we arrived and First People who are still advocating for the care of Mother Earth. Looking to First People for guidance in the way we do things, we strive to build relationships rooted in understanding, kindness, respect, and recognize our shared role as caretakers of the Earth.

Recognizing the struggles and triumphs of First Peoples who are still here, we endeavour to stand beside First Peoples advocating for their right to self-determination. 

We recognize and affirm that Every Child Matters.

Each day, we will work towards reconciling our differences to live together in peace and harmony.

St. Julia Billart - Land Acknowledgement

The St. Julia Community will start this day by reflecting on the First Nations groups that have inhabited this land before us, continue to inhabit this land alongside us, and the future generations who will live on this land. We are thankful for all the First Nations groups that have preserved and nourished the land, and we will continue to work towards sustainability so that future generations may share this land.

We recognize that we’re situated on the lands of many First Nations groups such as the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, and the Wendat. May we always appreciate the culture and traditions of the Indigenous communities whose land we are on and who still reside here today.

We seek guidance from The Creator and forgiveness from these Indigenous groups. We wish to further our relations and pay our respects to those who have been separated from their culture and traditions. As a school community we can’t pardon the mistakes made in the past by disturbing the peaceful land they once lived on and the culture and language that have been lost.

We continue to show our gratitude toward Indigenous communities, and we will reflect on our past, in order to preserve these relationships in the present and for the future generations to come, and prevent us from making these same mistakes.

By committing to these actions, we hope to reconcile and preserve their cultures, beliefs and values.

St. Michael the Archangel- Land Acknowledgement

At St. Michael the Archangel, we acknowledge and honour that our school is built on the lands of the Anishinaabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn on these lands and strive to embrace their teachings, wisdom, and traditions. We recognize that Land cares for itself, and we seek to walk in harmony with it, recognizing that we are not its owners. 

As a school community, we recognize the history, colonial impact, and the ongoing experiences of Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to building stronger, more respectful relationships with Indigenous neighbours. 

We will look for opportunities to build meaningful relationships and learn about First Peoples' deep connection to land. Their cultures are rich with traditions that foster strong, and resilient communities, rooted in respect. Their way of life teaches the importance of living in harmony with Earth and with each other.

We are dedicated to finding ways to appreciate Land alongside Indigenous neighbours, respecting its gifts, and ensuring its care for future generations. We give thanks for the gift of Mother Earth and for the opportunity to learn among Trees, Rivers, and all Creatures that inhabit this world. 

St. Mary Immaculate- Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Elementary School is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Nations. 

With deep gratitude, we reflect upon the gifts of air, water, and land that have been entrusted to us. These precious resources sustain all life, and we acknowledge the responsibility we share in caring for them. We commit to being mindful stewards of the environment, ensuring that these gifts continue to thrive for generations to come.

St. Paul- Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. We also recognize the enduring presence and contributions of the Mississaugas of the Credit and other Indigenous peoples who have called this land home for generations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. 

We honour their past, present, and future and are committed to fostering a respectful relationship with the land and all its inhabitants.

St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS - Land Acknowledgement 

Before all of us, the Land has always been here.

- before those who took shelter in the longhouses and wigwams…

- before those who were nourished by the Don and Humber Rivers.

Together with those who so graciously share the Land with us: the Huron-Wendat, the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe nations, we accept responsibility for what has happened on this land and endeavour to be better Caretakers.

As Treaty Partners, we hope to use and share this Land that sustains our bodies, minds and souls. As we continually journey towards Truth and Reconciliation, we commit ourselves to learning, restoring trust,  cultivating peace and working towards becoming interconnected inhabitants of Turtle Island, each on our own path. doing what we can every day by listening to Indigenous voices and standing together to fully embrace the legacy of the past.  

We continue to look to the Land as our Teacher to direct us towards a future filled with hope.

Cardinal Carter CHS -  Land Acknowledgement

We, at Cardinal Carter, respectfully acknowledge the sacred and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat, who have inhabited this land before us and continue to live with us. We would also like to humbly pay tribute to the richness of culture that the First Peoples bring to this land. We show our gratitude towards these nations for continuing to provide us with the opportunity to learn and grow on their sacred lands. 

We further acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our nearest First Nation neighbours and friends. Let this daily land acknowledgement help us, as newcomers, to recognize our responsibility towards reconciliation. 

We desire to join hands with the First Peoples who walk with us today. We aspire to respect the lands, keep an open heart and foster connections amongst all those who inhabit the lands, as we look to the Creator for guidance and wisdom.

Niá:wen (Haudenosaunee), Miigwetch (Ojibwe & Mississaugas), Yawko (Oneida), Tiawenhk (Huron-Wendat)

St. Joan of Arc CHS - Land Acknowledgement

The St. Joan of Arc community respectfully honours and acknowledges that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe Peoples who offered assistance to, and shared knowledge with, the first Europeans to arrive on these lands.

We recognize the impact of colonialism on First Peoples who live among us today and we seek a new relationship with them.  We commit to fostering respect, learning and understanding of First Peoples and this land which sustains us all. 

We will treat the Earth with gratitude and respect and find ways to stand with First Peoples as advocates on behalf of this land and for its sustainable future. 

Our Lady Queen of the World-  Land Acknowledgement

The Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy community acknowledges, with gratitude, the Indigenous land that it resides on, and the nations that call it home, including the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabewaki, the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and the Métis people. We continue to embrace collaborative values in recognition of Indigenous cultures and the wealth of experience and knowledge that these cultures provide. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and share the responsibility of upholding Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaty. We will ensure that this shared land, and advancements made on it, are done in the spirit of furthering the 94 Calls to Action towards reconciliation and in collaboration with the Indigenous communities and people who share this land.

Sacred Heart CHS - Land Acknowledgement

Sacred Heart respectfully acknowledges that we are on the ancestral lands and waters of the Haudenosaunee, Wendat and Anishinaabe nations. We are located on this land under The Williams Treaties of 1923. 

Sacred Heart recognizes our closest neighbours as the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is our duty to honour our local First Nations peoples; recognize the suffering endured, past and present; and remind ourselves that their heritage continues today and onwards. 

As a community, we benefit and find wealth through the bounty of natural resources, and in return, we must prioritize its conservation and preservation. May peace, truth and reconciliation reside in us all, and guide our shared path forward

Father Michael McGivney CHS - Land Acknowledgement 

We come together to acknowledge the First Nations land that we stand on and recognize the contributions of Original People yesterday and today in the community we now call Markham.

We acknowledge the communities of the East, South, West and Northern directions, particularly the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Anishinaabe.

We respectfully acknowledge those who have walked on the land, those who walk on it now and future generations who have yet to walk upon it. We will make every effort to commit to living in harmony, building relationships and increasing awareness.  

   St. Augustine CHS -  Land Acknowledgement

St. Augustine Catholic High School is situated on the ancestral lands of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, and is near the Chippewas of Georgina Island. As a school community, we seek to become educated about the First Peoples of this land, past and present. By listening to and learning from these Original Stewards, we can work together to protect and sustain this land.

St. Theresa Lisieux CHS - Land Acknowledgement 

With gratitude we gather together and share these lands and waters upon whose village site our school has been built. This is the land of the Wendat People.

Our school is a community that wants to continue to learn how we can be braided in knowledge, to become stronger together than when we walk apart. 

Let us commit to walking the path of listening and learning hand in hand. In the language of the Wendat people we offer thanks- tiawenhk. 

St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS -
Land Acknowledgement 

We respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands and waters of the Huron - Wendat, the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinaabe peoples, whose presence here continues today. We acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as the closest Indigenous community to St. Maximilian Kolbe and surrounding lands from which our students come. 

We are dedicated to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation by continuing to learn about Indigenous tradition as part of the fabric of our school culture. We endeavour to build a future where the true Canadian identity includes the voices of our Indigenous partners, who leave their footprints and continue to walk on Mother Earth today. We acknowledge that we are all inhabitants of Turtle Island. 

We pray that we listen compassionately, speak humbly and seek the peace, reconciliation and justice that the Creator desires among creation.

Holy Cross CA School - Land Acknowledgment

We are situated on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe. We meet within the bounds of the Toronto Purchase by the British Crown in 1805. We recognize the controversial history of Treaty 13, and we live to uphold its verbal intent -ensuring sharing of Land and resources.

We are grateful to live on this part of Turtle Island, the original inhabitants being wholeheartedly First Peoples. We seek to walk with the First Peoples of this land to reverse the lasting impact of settler colonialism, leaving no footprint behind.

With education, prayer and reflection, we seek to learn all that we can about what happened in the past and what we can do in the present, build relationships with, and work in collaboration with First Peoples. Above all, we look to the Land to guide us in our everyday actions.

St. Brother André CHS -
Land Acknowledgement 

Saint Brother André is situated on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee First Peoples who still walk with us today. We recognize the closest Indigenous communities as the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. 

From the East, South, West and Northern directions, we are grateful to live on the gift that is this land. We strive to live harmoniously with those around us, and leave more than we take for the faces unseen.

We thank the Creator for opening our minds to learn, our ears to listen, and our hearts to love and embrace others.

St. Elizabeth CHS - Land Acknowledgment

I (We), at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, acknowledge that our school is built upon Ancestral Land of Anishinabewag, Wendat, and Haundenosaunee who have always lived on and who continue to live with this Land. 

We recognize that we are on Lands that were not acquired honestly through the  Toronto Purchase Treaty, Treaty 13, and the Williams Treaties. We (recognize the) need to acknowledge the harms of the past and to affirm our responsibility to move towards reconciliation through respect and education with First Peoples. We recognize that this sacred place is home to Original Peoples and we are grateful to (continue) to (live and) learn from them together with Mother Earth.

We ask Creator for guidance and to fill our hearts with wisdom and courage. As a learning community we seek truth and justice that is needed to build relationships with Original Peoples and learn from them how to care for Turtle Island.

Our Lady of the Lake CHS- Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that we live, learn, work, and play on the traditional land and treaty territory of the Anishinabeg people, specifically the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. 

This land is part of the Williams Treaties, and we honour the enduring connection, care, and wisdom of the First Peoples, who have stewarded the Land, Waters, and Skies since time immemorial.

The Creator has gifted all Beings -plants, animals, humans-  with shimmering waters, lush forests, blue skies, and clean air. We have been taught by First Peoples that these are sacred, not to be taken for granted but to be cherished and protected.

With gratitude, we commit to walking alongside First Peoples and be caretakers of this land. We strive to learn from the past, listen to Indigenous voices, and be people of action. May we always love and protect the land, the waters, each other, and all that the Creator has given, so that future generations may continue to live, learn, work, and play in harmony.

St. Robert CHS - Land Acknowledgment

We respectfully acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Mississauga, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Wendake-Nionwentsio, co-existing under the Toronto Purchase Treaty, Treaty 12, and the Williams Treaty. We honour the first steps on Turtle Island from time immemorial, the steps that journey here today, and the steps of future generations.

We recognize that it is a privledge to learn as a community on this land, and are grateful for having a place to express each of our faiths and cultures on it.

We pray to the Creator that as we embrace the beauty of Mother Earth, all will continue to care for her as part of our commitment to reconciliation. 

St. Luke Catholic Learning Centre - Land Acknowledgment

We begin by acknowledging that St. Luke Catholic Learning Centre, located in Vaughan, Ontario, is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe peoples, the Wendat people, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. As our closest neighbors we acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to learning about Indigenous cultures, fostering respectful dialogue, and contributing to healing and justice for Indigenous communities.

We also recognize that we have been afforded the privilege to learn on the traditional lands that do not belong to us. As an alternative education setting for youth, many of our students come from diverse backgrounds, and we seek to create a safe and supportive environment where every individual can flourish and grow in faith, hope, and dignity.

We honour the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land for generations, and we ask for the Creator’s guidance as we work together to build a more inclusive, just, and compassionate world for all.

Father Bressani Catholic HIgh School

Land Acknowledgement

We, the community of Father Bressani Catholic High School, humbly acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat Peoples.

We honour and respect this land and the rights, traditions and contributions of First peoples.

We reflect on the past and recognize the injustices inflicted upon First Peoples. We look to the future and ask The Creator for wisdom and courage as we work towards healing relationships.

Today, in collaboration with First Peoples, we commit to listening, learning and reconciliation in hopes of continuing to create a community of respect, dignity and compassion.

With commitment there is hope, and with hope there is a future for all.