Capitalize for Kids acknowledges that the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
This territory is the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, a treaty between the Anishinaabeg, Mississaugas, and Haudenosaunee to share and care for this land. As settlers, newcomers, and visitors on this land, we have all been invited into this treaty along with subsequent Indigenous Nations and peoples in the spirit of peace, friendship and respect. As such, we all bear the responsibility of ensuring the dish is never empty and is shared, by taking care of the land and all life that inhabits it.
At Capitalize for Kids, this land acknowledgement is just one crucial step in our ongoing journey towards truth and reconciliation. As we come together to invest in our children’s mental health and address the increasing demands for mental health support, we are committed to continued learning and supporting equitable access for Indigenous communities.
We are deeply grateful to be able to work, live and play on this land.
Land acknowledgements are an important step, but they are just the beginning. Capitalize for Kids encourages everyone to continue learning about the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
To explore the traditional territories and treaties associated with specific locations, we invite you to visit:
Whose Land:
This interactive mapping tool helps users identify Indigenous territories, treaties, and communities across Canada. It’s a valuable resource that deepens your understanding of the land you occupy. Learn more.
Government of Canada – Indigenous Peoples and Communities:
This site offers extensive information about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, including treaty rights, land claims, and government initiatives toward reconciliation. Learn more.
We hope everyone engages with these resources as part of their own reconciliation journey.
