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Our Living Connections with Manitoba

A project to explore the meaning of land acknowledgements

Mme Buissé's Grade 6 class has been exploring what a land acknowledgement truly means. We discovered that it’s not just about saying words; it’s about understanding, gratitude, and taking action.

Discovering where we live

We began by researching whose land we live and learn on.
We learned that our school is located on Treaty No. 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Dakota, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. Manitoba is also home to the Anishininiwak and Dene peoples.

Understanding our connections to the land

Together, we then reflected on the many ways we benefit from this land:

  • We drink clean water that comes from Shoal Lake
  • We use electricity generated by hydro dams on rivers & lakes such as the Nelson River
  • We live, learn, and play on this territory every day

We discussed why it’s important to respect the land and to take care of Mother Earth in return.

Creating a collective artwork

Each student created a circular artwork to show their personal connection to Manitoba’s nature — such as spending summers at the lake, fishing, camping, skating, or enjoying local parks.
We brought all our circles together to form a large map of Manitoba called “Our Living Connections with Manitoba.”
 This artwork shows how each of us has a special relationship with the land we share.

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Giving meaning to our words

With this deeper understanding, we then wrote our own class land acknowledgement, including our personal reflections and connections to the land.
Now, our acknowledgements are read during the morning announcements, helping us listen with intention and understand the true meaning behind the words we hear each day.

Our next steps

This year, we will continue to:

  • Learn more about Treaties and Canada’s history
  • Take action to care for the Earth and show gratitude for the land we live on

 Through this project, we learned that a land acknowledgement is more than a statement — it’s a promise to learn, to respect, and to act.