Land & Treaty Acknowledgment
Interlake School Division recognizes the historical significance and contributions of Indigenous peoples and their cultures and understands the important role of Indigenous peoples and communities today and in the future. The division also recognizes the importance of honoring the broader Canadian and International context:
- United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
- National Statement of Apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Land & Treaty Acknowledgment Statement
We acknowledge with respect the history, culture and language of the peoples with whom Treaty One was signed and the land upon which the Interlake School Division resides. We acknowledge our responsibility as Treaty members and honour the heritage and gifts of Métis people. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and commit to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous peoples and communities in a spirit of collaboration and reconciliation.
This beautiful piece of prairie artwork, “Bison on Prairies,” has been used with the gracious permission of Red River Métis artist, J.D. Hawk.