The land that we walk, learn and play on is one that is on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Wendat and Haudenosaunee People. We acknowledge and give thanks to the original caretakers of this land for the care, stewardship and teachings they provided and continue to provide for the land we reside on. We acknowledge that we are settlers on this land and are committed to co-creating a space with Indigenous communities that feels safe, trusting and committed to reconciliation and reciprocity.

We believe a holistic connection with nature must include a strong relationship with local Indigenous communities because we cannot do Forest School without including the voices of those who have been here, learning and teaching on the Land, since time immemorial. Our programs aim to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing as well as learner experiences facilitated by Indigenous leaders. As educators we strive to honour the calls to action for education (building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect) put forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Committee.