The area now known as Chatham-Kent is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy: the Odawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibwe. The Lunaapeew also inhabited these lands at the time of the written treaties. We also acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples who travelled these lands before the written treaties. Chatham-Kent continues to be home to diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
Chatham-Kent is covered by The Detroit Treaty of 1790; the Sombra Township Treaty of 1796; and the Longwoods Treaty of 1822. We also recognize that this region is subject to earlier Wampum agreements like the Two Row Wampum and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum. As beneficiaries of these Treaties, we recognize our responsibilities, including collective responsibilities to the land and water.
La région aujourd'hui connue sous le nom de Chatham-Kent est le territoire traditionnel de la Confédération des Trois Feux : les Odawa, les Potawatomi et les Ojibwés. Les Lunaapeew habitaient également ces terres à l'époque de la signature des traités. Le partenariat local en matière d'immigration de Chatham-Kent (PLI-CK) rend également hommage aux peuples autochtones qui parcouraient ces terres avant la conclusion des traités écrits. Chatham-Kent continue d'accueillir diverses communautés de Premières Nations, de Métis et d'Inuits.
Chatham-Kent relève du Traité de Détroit de 1790; du Traité de Sombra Township de 1796; et du Traité de Longwoods de 1822. Le PLI-CK reconnaît également que cette région est régie par des accords Wampum antérieurs, tels que le Two Row Wampu m et le Dish with One Spoon Wampum. En tant que bénéficiaires de ces traités, nous avons des responsabilités, notamment des responsabilités collectives envers la terre et l'eau.
The statement can be used to craft your own meaningful Land Acknowledgment. Tips for crafting a meaningful acknowledgment and other learning resources are listed below. If we can improve on this statement, please contact us at LivingCK@Chatham-Kent.ca.
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We invite you to reflect upon how you are upholding treaty responsibilities, and to learn more about the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.
Thank you to the Knowledge Keepers of the 'Culture Card Committee' for creating and enabling us to share the A Road to Understanding Indigenous Culture document.
