land Acknowledgement

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, adopted in 2007, recognizes the enduring relationship between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. It emphasizes the importance of respecting these connections and the inherent rights they hold.

We gather on the traditional territory encompassed by Treaty 4, a land stewardship agreement forged between the Crown and 35 First Nations across Southern Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta and Manitoba. This territory is the original homeland of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota Nations, and it continues to be a significant place for the Métis Nation.

For countless generations, these Indigenous Peoples have nurtured a profound connection to this land, its waterways, and its creatures. Their spiritual traditions, languages, and governance practices are woven into the very fabric of this place.

The University of Regina Model United Nations, as a gathering space for students engaged in global issues, acknowledges the ongoing presence and resilience of Indigenous communities. We recognize our responsibility to learn from their rich history and work towards a future built on mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn and engage in diplomacy on this traditional territory. We strive to utilize the platform of URMUN to amplify Indigenous voices and advocate for a world that honours the rights and perspectives of all its inhabitants.