Traditional Territory Acknowledgement

Special Olympics Ontario acknowledges that we are on the traditional territory of many nations. A territorial or land acknowledgement involves making a statement recognizing the traditional territory of the Indigenous people(s) who called the land home before the arrival of settlers, and in many cases still do call it home. Providing a land acknowledgement at the beginning of an event or meeting gives time for reflection and demonstrates recognition of Indigenous lands, treaties and peoples.

In the spirit of reconciliation and respect, SOO - (Community Name) will conduct a land acknowledgement at the beginning of any community sponsored meetings, competitions and events.

“We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of [First Nation name(s)]. We also acknowledge that [City or Town name of where the competition/event is occurring] is covered by Treaty [insert treaty number] with the [First Nations Group(s) listed above].”