PARA TI Manitoba operates, works, and advocates within Treaty 1 territory, and the traditional homelands of the Original Peoples: the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

This land acknowledgment serves as an expression of deep respect and gratitude for their ancestors, as well as for our present-day Indigenous communities who continue to live, thrive, and care for Mother Earth. We recognize that this acknowledgment is not for the benefit of the Original Peoples, but is primarily for the settler community. As such, it must be voiced continually, fostering awareness and understanding.

We acknowledge the profound gaps in history caused by colonization, and we honour the Indigenous peoples and Elders—past, present, and future—who, as the original stewards of these lands, have maintained a harmonious relationship with nature for millennia. The history of Manitoba cannot be fully understood without recognizing and respecting the traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples. We also recognize the resilience of First Nations communities, who have endured the brutalities of colonialism, including gender-based violence, enslavement, genocide, discrimination, racism, land theft, forced assimilation, and many other atrocities inflicted by municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

This statement affirms our commitment to the ongoing process of addressing and dismantling the legacies of settler colonialism. We stand in support of Indigenous movements for self-determination and recognize the hundreds of Indigenous nations who continue to resist, live, and uphold their sacred relationships to the land.

As we move forward, we commit to following the lead of Indigenous communities, listening, learning, and working in partnership to build trust. We understand that true reconciliation requires humility, accountability, and action, and we are dedicated to doing the work necessary to earn the trust of Indigenous peoples. We recognize that the path toward healing and justice must be walked together, not dictated by the terms of the settler community’s will and comfort.

Please note: This is a living, breathing document that will expand and evolve as the settlers within PARA TI Manitoba continue to examine our own actions and complicity while living on stolen land.

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