Land Acknowledgement

Land Recognition

Nipissing University is located on the traditional territory of the Nbisiing Anishinaabeg people and, specifically, the Nipissing First Nation, within lands protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850. We are grateful to live and learn on these lands with all our relations.

Aanii Boozhoo Wachay She:kon Greetings,

Bnesi ndizhinikaaz. Wazhashk doodem Anishinaabe. Wakenyáhten Kanien’kehá:ka Haudenosaunee. Alderville ndoonjibaa. North Bay endayaan. Anishinaabeg ndaw.


I acknowledge that I am on the traditional territory of the Nbisiing Anishinaabeg, within the lands protected by the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. This land continues to be home to Nipissing First Nation, Dokis First Nation, and many other Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial.

I recognize this land as a living relationship shaped by generations of knowledge, responsibility, and care. I also acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonization and the importance of truth, respect, and reconciliation in the present day.

Miigwetch.

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Why Land Acknowledgement Matters

Land acknowledgements are more than formal statements. They are a starting point for understanding our relationship to the land and to one another. They recognize the original stewards of the land and remind us of the histories, treaties, and responsibilities that continue today.

At their best, land acknowledgements are not just words, but commitments to learning, reflection, and meaningful action.

Indigenous Education

Nipissing University offers an inclusive and collegial environment for learning. Indigenous students, their families, Elders, youth and children are welcome in this community. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives offers an enhanced educational experience through a holistic approach to academic, personal and cultural support.

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Enji giigdoyang

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

We welcome Indigenous students, their families, Elders, youth and children within inclusive programs in Enji giigdoyang, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

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Pathways

Our Commitments to Water, Land, and People

Pathways: Our Commitments to Water, Land, and People, our Strategic Plan, is the navigational tool for our collective journey towards a promising future for our campus and surrounding communities.