As an immigrant, I remain in awe of this land—its beauty, complexity, and the deep history it holds. I am grateful to live and create in a place shaped by the care, knowledge, and stewardship of those who came before me. On behalf of the board of princess productions, our artists, and our artistic and production team, I want to acknowledge that we live and work on land that has been home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
Art, at its heart, is the expression of who we are. And it is only by recognizing the truths of this land—its layered histories and the ongoing presence of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples—that we can begin to create and share work in a meaningful way.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples—territories that continue to be home to many diverse Indigenous communities from across Turtle Island.
In my own journey to understand where I live, create, and rest my head, I’ve turned to various sources and perspectives. Some of those are shared below. They are starting points—imperfect and evolving. Reconciliation is not a checklist; it’s a lifelong commitment to listening, learning, and doing better.
If I’ve made any errors in this acknowledgement, I sincerely apologize and welcome your feedback at info@princessproductions.ca.
– Yvonne Ng, Artistic Director / Co-Festival Director / Curator
Resources:
- Native Land
- The Assembly of First Nations
- Indigenous Services Canada (Government of Canada)
- Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
- Indigenous Canada Coursera Class
- The Haudenosaunee Confederacy
- The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- The Six Nations of the Grand River
- The Anishinabek Nation
- La Nation Huronne-Wendat
- Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre
Banner photo by David Hou.