Comments on: Do you know whose land you’re on?

By: Rod Gillis

Rod Gillis — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:46:39 +0000

This is a really terrific article. Thanks so much. Here in Nova Scotia many public events that are hosted in schools, universities or public venues begin with a recognition that we are gathering on traditional Mi’kmaq lands. The Mi’kmaq Grand Council Flag is flown here along with the Maple Leaf at schools and universities. A number of school events I have attended here begin with both the Mi’kmaq Friendship Song as well as O Canada. Participating in gatherings that include such gestures towards reconciliation contributes to the development of a more just Canadian society.

By: Dale Sparkes

Dale Sparkes — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:33:56 +0000

Ultimately creation is God’s, it never is ours. That said, within our nation, Canada, all land belongs to Canada. Individuals may have the responsibility of ownership through treaty or purchase; but, in love of God and neighbour the land is communally embraced.
Canada has three founding peoples: Aboriginal, French, and English. It has a multiplicity of developing peoples. In a sense Canada is comparable to Anglicanism: there are three legs to the table where we gather, and the table is a mosaic of God’s work.

By: Allan M. Pearson

Allan M. Pearson — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:33:03 +0000

I know exactly who’s land I am on. MINE! Bought and paid for in full. This so called “acknowledgement” is nothing more than more “white guilt” and I will not condoning it, never mind participating in it.