Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge we are on Treaty 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8  Territories, and ancestral lands of the Anishininewuk, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota Anishinaabeg, Dakota Oyate, Dene, Denesuline, Lakota, Nakota Anishinaabeg, Nehethowuk, Saulteaux, and Métis nations. 

We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit. 

We respect the spirit and intent of Treaties and Treaty Making and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.

Genome Prairie acknowledges the deep and longstanding relationships that Indigenous Peoples hold with the lands and waters across the Prairie region. Our work in research, innovation, and environmental stewardship is carried out on the traditional territories and homelands of many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. We recognize that our ability to conduct this work is made possible by these enduring relationships with the land.

Genome Prairie is committed to building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on mutual respect, trust, and shared understanding. In alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92, we work to ensure that our research practices, partnerships, and organizational culture reflect principles of reconciliation, equity, and meaningful collaboration.

As our projects expand across the Prairie provinces, we continue to learn from and engage with Indigenous communities. We value the knowledge and perspectives shared with us, particularly as we work on initiatives related to environmental DNA (eDNA), agriculture, biodiversity, and community-driven research. We listen carefully and strive to engage early, often, and authentically—because our work impacts people, communities, and ecosystems, and we take that responsibility seriously.