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Goodes Hall, the home of Smith School of Business, is situated on Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.

To acknowledge this Territory is to recognize its longer history, one that predates the establishment of the earliest European colonies. This land holds significant importance for the Indigenous people who live, migrate, and travel through here.

As we gather here in Kingston, we are sitting in the place that is protected by Indigenous peoples with a Treaty called the One Dish One Spoon, which was established to protect the harvesting of the land, waters, four legged and winged animals. This practice may seem like the old ways, but it can be said that this was the real beginning of commerce in Kingston.

We acknowledge what this Territory means for the Indigenous peoples who harvest the land, waters, wildlife, and who live, love, and pray on this land.

As we mutually enjoy the benefits of commerce, we are thankful for the opportunities that are provided to us by those that have come before.

Today we live side by side upon this land. Indigenous peoples continue to practice their spiritual ties to the land in relationship to the Territory and its other inhabitants. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee roots and currently includes many other Nations from across Turtle Island.

SmithToronto is situated on Territory of the Huron-Wendat, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee.

To acknowledge this Territory is to recognize its longer history, one that predates the establishment of the earliest European colonies. This land holds significant importance for the Indigenous peoples who live, migrate, and travel through here.

As we gather here in downtown Toronto, we are sitting in the place that is protected by Indigenous peoples with a Treaty called the One Dish One Spoon, which was established to protect the harvesting of the land, waters, four legged and winged animals. This practice may seem like the old ways, but it can be said that this was the real beginning of commerce in Toronto.

We acknowledge what this Territory means for the Indigenous peoples who harvest the land, waters, wildlife, and who live, love and pray on this land.

As we enjoy the benefits of commerce, we are thankful for the opportunities that are provided to us by those that have come before.

Today we live side by side upon this land. Indigenous peoples continue to practice their spiritual ties to the land in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants. The Toronto Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee roots and currently includes many other Nations from across Turtle Island.