AMAPCEO strives to:
- encourage Indigenous members to apply for activist and leadership positions within our union;
- provide cultural safety and Indigenous awareness training to all members;
- enhance provisions related to Indigenous rights, non-discrimination, and cultural events within our collective agreements;
- and collaborate with Indigenous peoples and communities.
These enduring agreements between Indigenous peoples and those of us who now live and work here require us to be mindful of our shared responsibilities to the land and each other. And so, let us all come together in an atmosphere of respect and peace—to do good work together with Good Minds—and continue to build stronger and healthier relationships with fellow union members, our employers, and the spaces in which we are so fortunate to inhabit.
Toronto
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We would like to acknowledge Tkaronto (TA-Kar-on-dOH), a Mohawk word meaning “the place in the water where the trees are standing.”
We live and work on the traditional unceded territory of Haudenosaunee (HODE-en-oh-SHOW-nee) speaking nations, including the Wendat, Seneca and Mohawk. These nations have been here since time immemorial and were in more recent times joined by the Mississaugas of the Credit.
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum, whereby the Haudenosaunee allowed the Dutch (in 1613) and later the British to share some of their territory as long as each group agreed to abide by the values of peace, friendship, and respect, and not to interfere in the affairs of the other.
This territory is also covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum - an agreement signed in 1685 in Cataraqui (kah-tah-ROCK-way) near present day Kingston between the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations) Confederacy and the Anishnaabe (a-NI-shi-NAH-bay). This treaty allows the Anishnaabe to travel and trade peacefully and respectfully throughout Haudenosaunee territories; taking only what they need from the land.
Today, Toronto is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
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We would like to acknowledge Tkaronto (TGar-on-DOH), a Mohawk word meaning “the place in the water where the trees are standing.”
We live and work on the traditional unceded territory of Haudenosaunee (HODE-en-oh-SHOW-nee) speaking nations, including the Wendat, Seneca and Mohawk. These nations have been here since time immemorial and were in more recent times joined by the Mississaugas of the Credit.
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed.
Today, Toronto is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Eastern Ontario
Durham Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Wendat and Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-show-nee) who were later joined by the Anishnaabee (A-nish-nah-bee) including the Mississaugas and Chippewa (Chip-pa-wah) nations.
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. The area is also covered by the Rice Lake Purchase, the Johnson-Butler Purchase, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, Durham is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Ottawa Area
We would like to acknowledge Odawag (Oh-dah-wahg), the modern-day Algonquin word for the area that means ‘to trade’.
We live and work on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin who were here since time immemorial and who were later joined by the Anishnaabe (A-nish-nah-bee).
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. This area is also covered by the Crawford Purchase.
Today, Ottawa is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Kingston Area
We would like to acknowledge where we live and work on the traditional unceded territory of the Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-o-show-nee) and Wendat.
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. This area is also covered by the Crawford Purchase.
Today, the Kingston area is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, including Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and Akwesasne First Nation, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Peterborough Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Wendat and Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-show-nee) nations who were later joined by the Anishnaabe (A-nish-nah-bee).
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. This area is also covered by the Rice Lake Purchase and the Williams Treaty.
Today, Peterborough is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Northern Ontario
North Bay Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe (A-nish-in-nah-bee), the Chippewa (Chip-pa-wa), and Nipissing (Nip-iss-sing), Dokis (Doh-kiss), and Temagami (Tem-ah-gah-mee) First Nations who were later joined by the Metis (May-tee).
The greater area is covered by the Williams Treaty and the Robinson-Huron Treaty.
Today, North Bay is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Sault Ste. Marie Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe (A-nish-in-nah-bee) including the Garden River and Batchewana (Batch-a-wah-nah) First Nations who were later joined by the Metis (May-tee).
The greater area is covered by the Robinson-Huron and Robinson-Superior Treaties.
Today, Sault Ste. Marie is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Sudbury Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe (A-nish-in-nah-bee) including the Atikameksheng (A-tick-a-meck-sheng) and the Wahnapitae (Wah-nah-pit-ay) First Nations who were later joined by the Metis (May-tee).
The greater area is covered by the Robinson-Huron Treaty, the Williams Treaty, and Treaty #9.
Today, Sudbury is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario
We live and work on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (A-nish-in-nah-bee) people who were later joined by the Metis (May-tee).
Greater northwestern Ontario is covered by the Robinson-Superior Treaty, Treaty #9, and Treaty #3.
Today, Thunder Bay is home to many Indigenous people, including those of Fort William First Nation, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Western Ontario
Guelph Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Attiwonderonk (At-ti-wan-da-ronk) and Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-show-nee) nations. These nations have been here since time immemorial and were in more recent times joined by the Anishinaabe (An-ish-in-ah-bee) and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. The area is encompassed by Treaty 3 (Between the Lakes Purchase).
Today, Guelph is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Hamilton Area
We would like to acknowledge the place formerly known as Macassa (Mah-caw-sah), a Mohawk word meaning “still or beautiful waters.”
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton (Chi-nawn-ton) also known as the Attawandaron (At-tah-wand-a-ron), a Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-oh-show-nee) speaking nation.
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. The area is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
Today, Hamilton is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
London Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek (A-nish-nah-beck), Attawandaron (At-ta-wan-da-ron), Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-oh-show-nee), and Lunaapeewak (Loo-nah-pee-wack).
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. The area is covered by the NANFAN, McKee, London Township, and Huron Tract treaties.
Today, London is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, including the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, the Oneida Nation of the Thames, and the Munsee Delaware Nation, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
St. Catharines/Niagara Region
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (Hode-en-oh-show-nee) who were later joined by the Anishinaabeg (A-nish-nah-beg) including the Ojibwe (O-jib-wah) and Chippewa (Chip-pah-wah).
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. The area is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
Today, St. Catharines/Niagara is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
Windsor Area
We live and work on the traditional territory of the Haudensaunee (Hode-en-oh-show—nee), Attawandaron (At-ta-wand-a-ron), Wendat, and Anishinaabe (An-is-in-ah-bee) including the Ojibwa (O-jib-wah), the Odawa (O-dah-wah), and the Potawatomie (Pot-a-wah-toe-me).
This territory is covered by the Two Row Wampum treaty of 1613 and the Dish with One Spoon Wampum treaty of 1685. Principles include, peace, friendship, respect, and taking from the environment only what’s needed. This area is also covered by what are known as the Upper Canada Treaties.
Today, Windsor is home to Indigenous peoples from many nations, as well as settlers and immigrants from around the world.
