Land acknowledgement

​The SPRITE Study acknowledges that this project its partnering health units operate on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg, Anishinaabe, Apitipi Anicinapek, Attawapiskat, Batchewana, Constance Lake, Fort Albany, Garden River, Haudenosaunee, Hornepayne, Huron-Wendat, Kashechewan, Martin Falls (Ogoki Post), Mattagami, Michipicoten, Missanabie-Cree, Mississauga, MoCreebec, Moose Cree, Odondaga, Ojibwe, Sagamok, Serpent River, Taykwa Tagamou, Thessalon,Weenusk (Peawanuck) and Wendake Nionwentsio First Nations.

 

We extend respect to all First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples, their elders, their ancestors and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. As a collaborative research group, we have a responsibility to understand the colonial history of Canada and the legacy of inequities that are ongoing. We are committed to reducing these inequities, and through our work strive to support truth and reconciliation and improve health equity.

 

We recognize the importance of the land and environment in establishing and sustaining optimal health, and we vow to respect this land as we undertake our work. 

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