Acknowledgment of Treaty Six
Umer Law's Statement
Umer Law would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and the homeland of Metis Region #4. The City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty.
We are immigrants to Treaty 6 territory, and we acknowledge this land is home to many diverse groups of Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux (So-toe), Cree, Dene (De-nay), Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux (Sue), Inuit, and Métis "whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries." We commit to continuous learning and unlearning in the spirit of reconciliation and anti-racist action.
Umer Law acknowledges the treaty, the land and the territories of Indigenous peoples as a reminder of:
Our duties and obligations to the land and Indigenous peoples,
Our accountability to address the ongoing repercussions of colonialism that are unique to Indigenous peoples and communities, and
To work together in remembering the Treaty's spirit and intent toward proper relations.
More information is available on the City of Edmonton's website, which is linked below: