We would like to acknowledge the Attawandaron/Attiwandaronk (Neutral) people on whose traditional territory the University of Guelph sits and which we are currently occupying. We also offer respect to our Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Métis neighbours and strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

 

As a group, we strive to honour the Two Row Wampum, and foster positive relationships while challenging destructive ones. In fossil free organizing, we are taking direction and leadership from Indigenous struggles. This is an anti-colonial struggle, not simply an environmental one. It is important to always incorporate this into our critical analysis. We are here as a result of blood that has been shed by colonization. Our land acknowledgement does not exist in a past tense, or his/herstorical context: colonialism is a current ongoing process, and we need to build our mindfulness of our present participation.