At Small Change Fund, we are honoured to live, work, and collaborate on the
traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of many Indigenous Nations across
what is now called Canada. The work that we support spans these diverse
lands—from the Coast Salish territories in British Columbia, to the homelands of the
Métis in the Prairies, to the traditional Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, and Innu lands in the
East, and across the North, where Inuit, Dene, Inuvialuit, and other Indigenous Peoples
continue to steward their ancestral territories with strength and care. We
acknowledge that these lands have been cared for and governed by Indigenous
Peoples since time immemorial, and continue to be vibrant and sovereign territories today.

Why We Acknowledge the Land

As an organization committed to social and environmental justice, we recognize that
land  acknowledgments are more than a formality—they are an active expression of
respect, responsibility, and relationship. They remind us of the histories of
displacement, broken treaties, and colonial violence that continue to shape
Indigenous experiences today. But more than that, they serve to honour the strength,
resilience, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples—past, present, and future.

We offer this acknowledgment not just in words, but in our actions.

Grounded in Relationship

Small Change Fund works in direct partnership with Indigenous leaders,
communities, and organizations. Many of the projects we support are Indigenous-led
and deeply rooted in the land. From land protection and water stewardship to food
sovereignty and cultural revitalization, our work is shaped by Indigenous knowledge

systems and guided by the vision of Indigenous partners.

These are not transactional relationships but relationships of trust, collaboration, and
shared purpose. We are committed to listening, (un)learning, and showing up in ways that are respectful, reciprocal, and accountable.

Living Acknowledgment, Ongoing Commitment

We understand that a land acknowledgment is not a destination—it is a starting
point. Our commitment to Indigenous communities and to reconciliation goes
beyond this statement. It is reflected in how we fund projects, how we amplify
Indigenous voices, and how we work to dismantle colonial structures in philanthropy and beyond.

We are committed to:

– Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives with flexible, trust-based funding.
– Sharing decision-making power with Indigenous partners.
– Advocating for Indigenous land and water protection.
– Providing platforms for Indigenous leadership and youth voices.
– Educating ourselves and our supporters on Indigenous histories, rights, and futures.
– Revisiting this acknowledgment regularly as our relationships and understanding evolve.

A Call to Reflection and Action

We invite you—our supporters, funders, and collaborators—to reflect on the lands you
inhabit, the histories they carry, and the Indigenous communities who continue to
care for them. Ask yourself: How can I be in better relationship with Indigenous
Peoples and the land? How can I support the work of Indigenous resurgence and self-determination?

Let this land acknowledgment be an invitation: not only to awareness, but to action.