Land Acknowledgement

In the fall of 2022, Council approved the adoption of a Land Acknowledgement statement as a practice of reconciliation aimed to acknowledge the traditional territory of indigenous peoples, commemorate a long history of resiliency and commit to our shared responsibility for stewardship of these lands.

The land acknowledgement is incorporated into our everyday processes including a formal recitation at: 

• Regular and special meetings of Council, including Council in Committee and Committee of the
  Whole
• Ceremonies hosted by Haldimand County and open to the public
• Departmental or corporate staff events
• Other formal events as identified by the Mayor, CAO or designate

The land acknowledgement is also recommended for use at regular and special meetings of the Police Services Board, Haldimand County Library Board, as well as the Committee of Adjustment.

Land Acknowledgement

As we gather, we humbly acknowledge that Haldimand County sits on the ancestral land of many generations of Indigenous nations, who have been here since time immemorial.

Today, this land continues to be home to many Indigenous peoples, including the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as well as non-Indigenous settlers from a variety of backgrounds. As a community, we have a shared responsibility for stewardship of the land on which we live and work. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together and to share the land we all call home.

Acknowledging reminds us that our living conditions are directly related to the abundant resources of the Indigenous peoples. We commit to continue learning, reflecting on our past, and working in allyship with Indigenous communities, toward respective community goals and objectives, in peace, respect and friendship.