The Association of Canadian Colleges and Universities in Canada has dedicated itself to walking on the path of truth and reconciliation with the Indigenous Peoples of this Land. We recognize that much work is still needed, but we are committed to establishing right relations through attentive listening and constant learning from Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community members.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
The path of truth and reconciliation
ACTION, DIALOGUE, TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION:
A Report of Canada’s Catholic Colleges and Universities
A Report of Canada’s Catholic Colleges and Universities, is a follow-up to the 2017 report. Here we provide concrete examples of work being done across Canada to promote Truth and Reconciliation.
“… learn to do good and seek justice.”
Isa 1: 17
Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives
Assumption University
400 Huron Church Road, Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4
We wish respectfully to acknowledge this land on which Assumption University resides. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional home of the Three Fires Confederacy comprising the Odawa, Ojibway, and Potawatomie nations. Today, this meeting place is still home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
King’s University College
266 Epworth Avenue, London, ON, N6A 2M3
We acknowledge that our campus at King’s University College is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Chonnonton peoples, all of whom have longstanding relationships to the land of Southwestern Ontario and the City of London. The First Nations communities of our local area include Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, and Munsee Delaware Nation. In our region, there are eleven First Nations communities, as well as a growing indigenous urban population. King’s University College values the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations, and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America).
Regis College
100 Wellesley St. W., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 2Z5
Regis College joins the Toronto School of Theology and the University of Toronto to acknowledge the treaty land on which they operate. For thousands of years, this territory has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this global meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous People from across Turtle Island and all those associated with Regis College are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
St. Jerome’s University
290 Westmount Rd. N., Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G3
We acknowledge, with respect, that St. Jerome’s University and the University of Waterloo reside and operate on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our University is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land Frederick Haldimand granted to the Haudenosaunee of the Six Nations of the Grand River in 1784 that includes 10 kilometers on both sides of the Grand River and extends from its source to Lake Erie.
St. Mary’s University
923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 3C3
St. Mary’s University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyahe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River; the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis,” which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
St. Paul’s College
70 Dysart Road, Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2M60
The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
Saint Paul University
223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4 Canada
We would like to acknowledge that Saint Paul University is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinabeg (Algonquin) people. We would like to honour the Anishinabeg, the First Peoples of the lands and waters of the Kichi Sibi (Ottawa River Valley) from time immemorial. We acknowledge that the site of the City of Ottawa serves as the home of the Anishinabeg, as a place for spiritual ceremonies, cultural gatherings and exchanges among First Peoples. Today, this spirit of peace and friendship is the foundation of relationships among Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, from around the globe.
St. Peter’s College
100 College Dr, Muenster, SK, S0K 2Y0
As we gather here today, we acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
– University Council
St. Peter’s Seminary
1040 Waterloo Street, London, ON, N6A 3Y1
The purpose of this bibliography is to draw attention to works in the collection of the A.P. Mahoney Library pertaining to the historical relationship between the Catholic Church and the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and, in particular, Canada. This theme is interpreted broadly and the bibliography lists titles directly relevant to this subject as well as works indirectly relevant but which provide useful contexts or perspectives, or which suggest pathways toward a future of unity and reconciliation. I hope that this bibliography can be a useful starting point for research in this area.
St. Thomas More College
1437 College Dr., Saskatoon, SK, S7N 0W6
“As we gather here today, we acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.”
– University Council
St. Thomas University
51 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3
The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Wəlastəkewiyik / Maliseet whose ancestors along with the Mi’Kmaq / Mi’kmaw and Passamaquoddy / Peskotomuhkati Tribes / Nations signed Peace and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s.
University of St. Michael’s College
81 St. Mary Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1J4
We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of St. Michael’s College operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
DIALOGUE TOGETHER WITH ACTION:
Canada’s Catholic Colleges & Universities & the Road to Reconciliation
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities of Canada Past Chair Gerry Turcotte has compiled a 22-page report on Catholic colleges and their efforts to learn about and teach Canada’s aboriginal heritage in partnership with aboriginal people. The college presidents will launch Turcotte’s report, “Dialogue Together With Action: Canada’s Catholic Colleges & Universities & the Road to Reconciliation”