Waawayaatanong - The Carolinian Zone
Carolinian Canada Coalition acknowledges that we live on the traditional territories of many nations including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Lunaapeew, the Wendat and the Mississauga. We acknowledge all Indigenous nations that still call this land home and the many diverse First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who have moved here since.
Carolinian Canada acknowledges the inherent and treaty rights of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. We acknowledge the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which serves as the basis for the treaty-making process and is the first legal recognition of aboriginal rights and titles. Carolinian Canada acknowledges all the treaties that have been signed related to this land.
We acknowledge the Two Row Wampum and the One Dish One Spoon Wampum. We commit to the teachings they hold and our duty to learning more.
Carolinian Canada acknowledges the role we must play in Indigenous reconciliation. We are committed to building relationships and working with Indigenous nations. We will continue to create safe spaces for Indigenous and non-indigenous perspectives to meet and discuss the issues that matter to everyone.
We Are Accountable
Carolinian Canada’s Accountability Statement
Moving beyond the Land Acknowledgement to the practice of truth, reconciliation and healing means we acknowledge the historical and present-day impact that colonization has had on the Indigenous people of this land, from genocidal policies and actions to ongoing systemic racism to the relentless eradication of native habitat, flora and fauna across the landscape. In solidarity with Indigenous people, we are accountable in our activities, we have built and prioritized relationships with First Nations communities and organizations, Carolinian Canada has provided in-kind and financial resources to Indigenous-led projects most recently through the Conservation Impact Bond and have helped build capacity for stewardship. By listening and integrating Indigenous leadership into our organizational structures, we continue to deepen our understanding of these impacts. We are working together in the true practice of reconciliation to dismantle colonial policies and practices and create a just and equitable future for all living beings of this land.
We Are All Treaty People
Treaties in the Carolinian Zone
As rights holders, First Nations communities have constitutionally recognized rights to the land. Settler governments, organizations, and communities have obligations to understand and uphold treaties with First Nations. The following treaties cover land in the Carolinian Zone.
- Ajetance Purchase - Treaty 19
- Between the Lakes Purchase - Treaty 3
- Brant Tract - Treaty 3 3/4
- Haldimand Tract - Treaty 4
- Head of the Lake Purchase - Treaty 14
- Huron Tract Purchase - Treaty 29
- Johnson-Butler Purchase
- London Township Purchase - Treaty 6
- Long Woods Purchase - Treaty 21
- McKee Purchase - Treaty 2
- Niagara Purchase - Treaty 381
- Sombra Township Purchase - Treaty 7
- Toronto Purchase - Treaty 13
- Treaty 35
- Williams Treaties