The County of Wellington is situated on multiple Treaties within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. Historic agreements also include those made with the Haudenosaunee.

We acknowledge this land has and continues to be, inhabited by other nations throughout time such as the Attawandaron, Métis and the Inuit.

We acknowledge we are not the original stewards of these lands but have the responsibility of caring for this land and its people, and to ensure that future generations are able to thrive here.

The County of Wellington remains dedicated to a better understanding of past, present and future as a gesture of commitment to the process of ongoing and meaningful Reconciliation.

• You are encouraged to reflect and understand the Treaty agreements in the places where you live and work
• Nations listed herein: Anishinaabek, Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk, Hodenosauneega, Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Credit, Odawa, Petun (Tionontati) and Wendake (Nionwentsïo)

The official use of the County’s Land Acknowledgement is reserved for the Warden’s Inaugural.