Traditional Keepers of the Land

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today in Canada, we remember those who once trod softly in the forest, and the Prairies, who fished the Pacific and the Atlantic, taking what they needed and leaving the rest, keeping in balance with nature. September 30th, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day is also shared with Orange Shirt Day, to commemorate those children who survived the residential schools and those who died, their families and communities.

Acknowledgement

I respectfully acknowledge my privilege and gratitude to  live on the Territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The people of the Three Fires known as the Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. And further give thanks to the Chippewas of Saugeen, the Chippewas of Nawash, known collectively as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation as the traditional keepers of the land.  Chi Miigwech. (Thank you)

Much of the content, and writing here at Zumayo is inspired by life on this peninsula.  The loss of the children of the traditional keepers of the land created a void for which we still pay the price today.  We acknowledge the truth so that we may reconcile.