We respectfully acknowledge that the Early Learning Centre in St. Thomas, Ontario, is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron, and Lenape peoples. This land is covered by Treaty 2: McKee Purchase Treaty (1790) and is also part of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, a shared agreement to care for and share the resources of the land in peace and friendship.

As we work, play, and grow together in this community, we recognize our responsibility to honour the original caretakers of this land and the enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples past and present. We acknowledge the harms of colonialism and commit ourselves to truth and reconciliation.

At the Early Learning Centre, we believe that raising children in the spirit of mutual respect, curiosity, and care helps nurture a generation of peacebuilders. By teaching young children to value kindness, inclusion, and justice, we take meaningful steps toward a future where all peoples and cultures are respected and celebrated. We are grateful to live, learn, and grow on this land.