The Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples have lived on this land, their traditional territories, for thousands of years. Today Tkaronto (now known as Toronto) is a place that continues to be home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. We wish to acknowledge these traditional territories where RBC employees, clients and partners now gather in our head office as a center of commerce focused on helping people thrive and communities to prosper. RBC is committed to building relationships with Indigenous people and communities based on mutual respect and shared values. Together, we can create a sustainable future for communities from coast to coast to coast.
A land acknowledgement is a formal recognition of the traditional territorial lands one is occupying as a sign of respect to Indigenous Peoples and communities past, present and future.
Acknowledging the traditional territory and original owners of the region helps non-Indigenous Canadians understand and be reminded of the true history of Canada. Meaningful land acknowledgments are a practice which can inspire learning and appreciation of Indigenous people and communities, acting as a gateway to further cultural education and relationship building.
Land acknowledgements for the Greater Toronto Area (or âtkarontoâ â a Wendat word for âwhere the trees are standing in the waterâ) include recognitions of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat.
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The reception light fixture design is inspired by a territorial treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee, which binds the Nations to share the territory and protect the land.
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