Make learning about land acknowledgement meaningful with this land acknowledgement booklet for Grades 2–5. The 8-page mini booklet helps students understand the words they hear at school and explore ways to show respect through their actions.
Through guided learning and student reflection prompts, learners consider why we acknowledge the land, whose land they are on, and how listening and continued learning can inform their actions.
What’s included
- 8-page, half-page student mini booklet
- Student reflection prompts
- One-page teacher lesson plan
Inside the land acknowledgement booklet
Students explore:
- What is a land acknowledgement? Build understanding of the statements students hear at school.
- Why do we acknowledge the land? Consider the purpose and meaning behind the words.
- Whose land are we on? Explore the Indigenous Nation or Nations connected to the place where students live and learn.
- Listening and learning Nations’ names: Reflect on the importance of listening carefully and practising pronunciation.
- Understanding the words: Explore vocabulary used in land acknowledgements.
- Showing respect through action: Consider ways to connect learning with thoughtful actions.
- Reflecting on the land and Indigenous Peoples: Respond to prompts that encourage personal reflection.
Connect understanding with action
This land acknowledgement activity encourages students to think about what an acknowledgement means and how their actions can reflect respect for the land and Indigenous Peoples.
Use the booklet to support classroom conversations, social studies learning, and ongoing Indigenous education throughout the school year.
A manageable mini booklet for Grades 2–5
The half-page format brings learning and reflection together in a compact student booklet. A one-page teacher lesson plan is included to support classroom use.
