Land Acknowledgement
McGill University is on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. We acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples whose presence marks this territory on which peoples of the world now gather.
Tips for Land Acknowledgements
How to Make a Land Acknowledgement - McGill
External Guides to Land Acknowledgements
- Native Governance Center - A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
- Canadian Association of University Teachers - Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples and Traditional Territory
- Concordia University- History, rationale, pronounciation guide, and FAQ of territorial acknowledgement

Learn about the Land and Peoples of Tiohtià:ke/ Montreal
Educational resources to learn about the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, terminology for talking about Indigenous peoples, cultural practices, and more.

Historical Resources
Visit this section to learn about the history of McGill and Indigenous peoples, historical maps of the region, timelines, and audio-visual learning materials.

Cultural Protocols
Cultural protocols outline the customs and guidelines for cultural groups, and provide information for working with Indigenous peoples.