Land Acknowledgement
Heritage Toronto is located on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Anishinaabeg, including the Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
We recognize that Indigenous heritage is essential to Toronto’s heritage.
Today Toronto is host to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Toronto is within the territory of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty which requires responsibility of those who use the land to share it peaceably and care for it. Heritage Toronto acknowledges this responsibility and recognizes the efforts of these nations in maintaining the land.
Founded in 1949, we acknowledge that Heritage Toronto has contributed to the colonial historical narrative. We are working to amend that by engaging with Indigenous communities to incorporate more of their stories into our programming. Plaques with colonial language are being revised; Indigenous content is being integrated into our walking tours; and in the future, we hope to expand our Indigenous programming.
Indigenous Roots: A Living History
Discover Toronto’s Indigenous heritage, from the earliest inhabitants utilizing the area’s natural resources, to prominent figures who made an impact in the city to the community that exists today.