We acknowledge that MPI operates throughout Manitoba on the Treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene.
We acknowledge that we work in Winnipeg and elsewhere in southern Manitoba on Indigenous ancestral lands in Treaty 1 territory and that our work extends to other Treaty territories in Manitoba, precisely territories to which Treaties 2, 3, 4 and 5 apply.
We acknowledge that Manitoba is located on the Homeland of the Red River Métis and further acknowledge that northern Manitoba includes what were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit.
We further acknowledge that our Winnipeg locations are sustained by water sourced from Shoal Lake and express our gratitude to the Shoal Lake 40 First Nation for their stewardship, and to the Peoples of Treaty 3 and 5, for their stewardship, where our power and electricity are generated.
We respect the spirit and intent of Treaties and Treaty Making, acknowledge the historic and continuing harms of colonization and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis People, in the spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration, by partnering with them and by ensuring that the services we provide are accessible and responsive to their needs.
We confirm that our land acknowledgement is a living document that represents our continued commitment to learning, understanding, healing and growing.
For more information about our commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, and to review our Indigenous Action Plan, please visit MPI’s Indigenous Engagement page.