First NationsÂ
We respectfully acknowledge that Haliburton Forest is in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe. Some of the communities and nations are collectively known as the Williams Treaty First Nations. These First Nations and many others have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.
We seek to honour their historical and ongoing connection to the land by acknowledging their stewardship, engaging their communities, and learning from their members, while fulfilling our commitment to sustainable forest management.Â
We have much to learn about the historical and ongoing connection of First Nations to the lands that now comprise Haliburton Forest. In time, we expect to update our website to contain a true and respectful overview of First Nations land use in and around Haliburton Forest. We also recognize that there are many contemporary opportunities to improve our relationships with First Nations communities, peoples, and businesses.
One step that we have taken in that direction is making a commitment to the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program, which is delivered by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Click on the links to learn more about the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations, review our Leadership Statement, and read our Indigenous Relations Policy.
