Indigenous resources

Territorial Acknowledgement 

The City of Waterloo Museum is located on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Chonnonton Peoples. For generations these individuals have gathered, cared for and lived on this piece of Turtle Island. In 1701, the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people created the Dish with One Spoon treaty which bound them to share and protect the land. In 1784, the Haldimand Tract was land granted to the Haudenosaunee following their contributions to the British, in the American Revolutionary War. This granted land included six miles on either side of the Grand River, a river which runs through Waterloo. We also acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge and philosophies of the Indigenous People with whom we share this land today. There is lots of work to be done in building this relationship and it is the work of every member of community.

Explore these resources

There are many resources to help settlers and newcomers to the land learn about our Indigenous communities. It is important that each member of our community explore the stories of our Indigenous community members as we all have things to learn and unlearn.  We have provided a variety of resources below which is intended to help start the journey of understanding and coming together as a community. 

Get to know our Indigenous community

• Anishinabek Nations
• Grand River Metis Council
• Metis Nation of Ontario
• Six Nations of the Grand
• Native Lands Map

Support local organizations

• Anishnabeg Outreach
• KW Urban Native Wigwam Project
• O:se Kenhionhata:tie
• The Healing of Seven Generations

Indigenous Canadian history

• First Nations in Canada
• Historic Treaties
• Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Books
• Indigenous Peoples in Canada
• Modern Treaties
• Inendi: a Short Documentary
• Missing Children: What does this Mean for Canada

Allyship

• Indigenous Terminology Guide
• Indigenous Writers
• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
• National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
• Red Dress Project

Resources for kids

• Indigenous Games
• Meet Indigenous Kids from Across Canada
• Two-Spirit People
• What is Regalia?