Land Acknowledgment
Respecting Indigenous Rights to Ownership of Canada is a vital aspect of our organization's values. We acknowledge the traditional territories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples across Canada.
Land Acknowledgment – Lambretta Club of Canada
As members of the Lambretta Club of Canada, we acknowledge with deep respect that we ride, gather, and celebrate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, now known as Canada.
We honour the enduring presence, cultures, and stewardship of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in every province and territory. We recognize that these lands were never surrendered and remain home to vibrant Indigenous communities who continue to uphold their traditions and rights.
Across the country, we acknowledge:
• British Columbia – the unceded territories of Nations including the Coast Salish (Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh), Nuu-chah-nulth, Haida, and many others.
• Alberta – the territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), Cree, Dene, Nakota Sioux, and Métis Nation of Alberta.
• Saskatchewan – the lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and Métis peoples.
• Manitoba – home to the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene, and Métis Nation.
• Ontario – the territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wendat, and Métis peoples, including Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties territories.
• Québec – the traditional lands of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk), Innu, Cree, Mi’kmaq, and Inuit communities.
• New Brunswick – the unceded territory of the Wabanaki Confederacy, including the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy peoples.
• Nova Scotia – Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
• Prince Edward Island – the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq Nation.
• Newfoundland and Labrador – the lands of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, Inuit, and Southern Inuit of
• Yukon – the territories of the 14 Yukon First Nations, including the Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än.
• Northwest Territories – the homelands of the Dene, Inuvialuit, and Métis peoples.
• Nunavut – the Inuit homeland of Inuit Nunangat.
We commit to learning from Indigenous Peoples, amplifying their voices, and supporting reconciliation through action. As we ride across these lands, we do so with gratitude, humility, and a shared responsibility to honour the treaties and the truths of this land.
Understanding Land Acknowledgment
Land Acknowledgment is an important practice that recognizes and respects the Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for thousands of years. By acknowledging the traditional territories, we honor the history, culture, and connection of Indigenous communities to the land.
Importance of Respecting Indigenous Lands
Respecting Indigenous Lands is key to building relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. It is essential to recognize the ongoing impact of colonization and strive for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. By acknowledging their land rights, we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Commitment to Indigenous Rights
As an organization, we are committed to upholding Indigenous rights and promoting awareness of the importance of Land Acknowledgment. We aim to engage with Indigenous communities, support their initiatives, and work towards building a more just and inclusive society for all Canadians.
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