The IESO acknowledges that the First Nations Energy Symposium, in partnership with CIBC, is taking place on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

As we welcome attendees from across Ontario to the Symposium, we also recognize and honour all of the traditional territories throughout the province, including those of the Algonquin, Anishinabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Métis peoples.

This acknowledgement reflects the spirit of the Symposium, a space for respectful dialogue, shared learning, and collaboration in support of Indigenous leadership in the energy sector.

Here are a few actions you can take to learn more about the histories, cultures, languages and traditions of those with whom you live and work:

• Visit Native Land or Whose Land to learn more about the traditional territory or territories of the Indigenous Peoples upon whose lands you live, work and play.
• Read through The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. 
• Explore the National Center for Collaboration’s Indigenous Education Knowledge Space to hear from Elders, Knowledge Holders, and Indigenous scholars in your area and learn more about the land upon which you live.