FIRST NATIONS TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First Nations territory acknowledgements is an outward form of cultural humility and respect.

Colonialism is the act of acquiring political control over another country and exploiting its resources whereas First Nations believe land is communal in nature and cannot be bought or sold by individuals.

In Canada, the practice of colonialism included the systematic removal of First Nations culture, communities, land, and people by erasing their unique identity.

Japanese Canadians share in the long-term impacts of inter-generational trauma and economic disparities of forced relocation and denial of rights. 

Both communities continue to work towards full equality and recognition of their rights and contributions to Canada.