A video explaining the purpose and importance of place-based Land Acknowledgements created specifically for use at the University of Guelph. It is meant to remind viewers that Land Acknowledgements are not just a symbol of recognition but are a platform where meaningful steps towards reconciliation can be taken. Show this video not in place of a Land Acknowledgement, but as supplementary information whenever you feel a Land Acknowledgement is appropriate.
Funding provided by the Ontario Agricultural School (OAC), (UoGuelph) through the OAC Learning Trust (Richard's Trust), the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (UoGuelph), and also by the University of Guelph Student Life Enhancement Fund.
Music - Anishinaabe Prophecy Song
The Prophecy Song is a sacred song held by many Anishinaabe peoples.
It was Gifted to and Performed by - Mino Ode Kwewak N'Gamowak (Good Hearted Women Singers)
Illustrations and Artistic Direction by Jessie Buchanan - artistjessiebuchanan.ca/
Animations by Lizzy Mikulich - lizzymikulich.ca/
Audio Engineering by James Florio - jfae.ca
Narration by: Bruce Weaver
Written, Produced, and Directed by Ryan Matheson - linkedin.com/in/ryan-matheson1/
Ryan Matheson is a graduate student of settler heritage in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. The video is in partial fulfillment of his MSc in Rural Planning and Development.
For more information contact Ryan Matheson at MathesoR@uoguelph.ca
Follow this link for full video transcript: uoguelph.ca/oac/system/files/Land%20Acknowledgement%20Video%20Transcript.txt
