Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario recognizes that its work takes place on many traditional Indigenous Territories across the region and that there are 12 treaties and other agreements that cover the territory we call Southwestern Ontario. We are thankful to the First Nations people who are the traditional stewards of the land and the waters where we work, and who continue to contribute to the strength of communities across Southwestern Ontario.
Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario recognizes that there is a long, complicated, and very often tragic history between the Indigenous and settler communities in what we call Canada. We are intentionally pursuing a deeper understanding of this history, the need for reconciliation, and what our role in reconciliation may be. Recognizing the traditional territories we stand on is a small, but important first step that we can all take towards recognizing and honouring the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on Turtle Island (aka: North America) from time immemorial.