Land acknowledgments have become increasingly common nationwide over the past few years. Many mainstream public events — from soccer games and performing arts productions to city council meetings and corporate conferences — begin with these formal statements recognizing Indigenous communities' rights to territories seized by colonial powers. The 2024 Democratic National Convention began with an introduction reminding delegates how the convention is being held on land that was "forcibly removed" from Indigenous tribes. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Zach Pahmahmie and Tribal Council Secretary Lorrie Melchior took to the stage at the start of the convention where they welcomed the Democratic Party to their "ancestral homelands."
Response rates from 793 Canada voters.
61% Yes |
39% No |
61% Yes |
39% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, I find instead of bringing people together, it’s creating more hatred.
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Yes, but only when the event has something to do with indigenous culture.
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It's should not be compulsory, I think it's the right thing to do though.
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Yes, as long as the land acknowledgement is not performative in nature
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Acknowledgement is condescending. Do something material or stop the acknowledgments.
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Land acknowledgements are a nice idea, but words mean nothing if the government is still going to exploit and harm indigenous people
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