Land Acknowledgement Workshop

Description of Session:

In this session, participants will learn the basics of treaty land acknowledgements and the different components across Canada that could be added. Participants will be given dedicated time to create their own personal land acknowledgment.

Annie Battiste

Annie Battiste is a Mi’kmaw woman and member of the Potlotek First Nation and is deeply committed to advancing social justice and fostering reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. With a diverse skill set encompassing public speaking, cultural competency, program development, and strategic planning, Annie holds a bachelor’s and master’s in education from the University of Saskatchewan. As an educator at heart, she has embraced her passion by teaching as an Assistant Professor in L’nu Studies at Cape Breton University. Annie’s professional journey is firmly rooted in the principles of antiracism, the exploration of Indigenous Peoples’ histories in Canada, and the unwavering commitment to reconciliation as a guiding force in all her endeavours.

Registration HERE: LA-Registration