Warm-Up: The Land You Live On
There is great significance in the land that you live on. The land you inhabit has a long history, that is meaningful to its use and consequence in the modern day.
Take some time to research who the land you live on was traditionally inhabited by. Answer the following questions to help guide your research.
Reflection Questions
- What Indigenous nation(s) traditionally inhabited the land that you now live on?
- Was there a treaty or agreement which transferred this land into government possession? If so, what treaty was this and when did it take place?
- Why do you think it is important to understand on whose traditional territory you now inhabit?
Understanding the history of the land you live on helps to contextualize your actions in your personal, professional, and academic life.
