About ANSER-ARES

We acknowledge that ANSER-ARES members live and work on the ancestral lands or traditional territories of the original inhabitants of the land, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Turtle Island. These territories include Land (including water) that was agreed to be shared, not surrendered, through treaties with the settler governments, as well as stolen land, which are non-signatory territories. We recognize that settler governments have failed to fulfill the promises made in these treaties. We recognize the mistakes of the past and acknowledge the ongoing colonization of the original inhabitants of the Land and their ancestral lands. We honour their stewardship, resilience, contributions, and enduring presence on these territories.

As a nonprofit and social economy network with members within Turtle Island and beyond, we acknowledge our responsibility to cultivate relationships based on respect and understanding. We are committed to supporting the ongoing pursuit of self-determination and reconciliation with the original inhabitants of the Land in Canada. We pledge to learn from Indigenous Peoples’ wisdom and practices that enrich our work and to advocate for social justice, equity, and the rights of all Indigenous Peoples. We also commit to amplifying Indigenous Peoples’ voices, promoting Indigenous-led initiatives, and supporting Indigenous communities toward social, economic, and cultural revitalization.