We would like to recognize all Indigenous cultures that are such a significant part of Canada’s history. We believe this is particularly important where Leave No Trace shares many of the values commonly associated with the respect and protection of all that we enjoy and cherish with our “mother earth”, our “nuna”, across all of our natural areas.
To that end, we look forward to continuing to build our Indigenous relationships on our path of reconciliation. We welcome on-going engagement with Indigenous representatives in our organization and throughout our activities and teachings.
Image credit: Canada Post “Truth and Reconciliation”, stamps issued Sept. 29, 2022
We invite visitors to review the websites (below) and the activities of the three, principle Indigenous groups in Canada.
Leave No Trace Connections
The following represent those First Nation dialects where we have found a connection to the Leave No Trace Principles and Vision. We will continue to build on these and add to our page as they are brought to our attention. First Nations’ representatives are welcome to contact us with a submission.
c/o Dean Simon, Mikmaw, Western Newfoundland
Maliapte’n aq kepmite’te’n maqmikew …Care and respect land.
Kepmite’ lmuk waisisk …Respect animals
Mukk jika’tekew …Don’t litter
Netukulimk (Mi’kmaq) …achieving adequate standards of community nutrition and economic well-being without jeopardizing the integrity, diversity, or productivity of our environment.
Reprinted with permission c/o Loretta Gould, Mi’kmaw artist, “Dance With the Buffalo”.
