Indigenous Rights, Land Acknowledgements & Newcomer Relations: A Resource for Newcomer-Serving Organizations Advancing Truth & Reconciliation
This directory highlights Indigenous-led organizations across Alberta including in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and province-wide that offer cultural programming, community services, youth supports, and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.
It includes foundational documents, videos, and practical tools to foster deeper understanding and connection.
Foundational Documents
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
A foundational international document affirming Indigenous rights globally. - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
94 Calls to Action outlining pathways for reconciliation in Canada.
Land Acknowledgment Tools
- Calgary Foundation – Treaty 7 Indigenous Ally Toolkit
A practical guide for non-Indigenous people to understand allyship and Treaty 7 context. - Calgary Public Library – Children’s Land Acknowledgement & Pronunciation
Kid-friendly resources to teach land acknowledgement and Indigenous language pronunciation. - University of Calgary – Treaty 7 & Land Acknowledgments
Guidance on creating respectful, informed acknowledgements specific to Treaty 7. - Zhaawnong Webb – How to Create a Meaningful Land Acknowledgement (Video)
A short, informative video on crafting acknowledgements that go beyond the script. - University of Alberta – Territorial Acknowledgements: Going Beyond the Script (Video)
A deeper dive into how to make territorial acknowledgements meaningful and action-based.
Newcomer and Indigenous Relations
- Reciprocal Citizenship: Settling into the Responsibilities of Living on Indigenous Lands
An article exploring the responsibilities newcomers have as settlers on Indigenous land. - The Role of Recent Newcomers to Canada in Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
A research report examining how newcomers can engage in reconciliation. - Social Connectedness Between Indigenous Peoples & Newcomers in Canada
Identifies current gaps and future directions for building meaningful relationships. - Welcome to Our Homelands (7-minute video)
A short video featuring Indigenous individuals welcoming newcomers in their traditional languages. Created by ISS of BC to foster dialogue and cultural connection.
If you have a resource to add, we welcome suggestions. Please email us at research@aaisa.ca.