The Office of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation focuses on a principle-based relationship with Indigenous people, characterized by mutual respect, which is the foundation for sound Government policies and programs, vibrant and prosperous Indigenous communities.
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador as the ancestral homelands of many diverse populations of Indigenous people who have contributed to 9,000 years of history including the Beothuk on the Island of Newfoundland. Today, this province is home to diverse populations of Indigenous and other people. We also acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit.
