Land Acknowledgement Bulletin Board – Indigenous Classroom Display

Looking for a meaningful land acknowledgement bulletin board for your classroom or school? This printable display kit includes customizable wording, treaty numbers and original hand-drawn Indigenous artwork created by a First Nations educator and artist.

Choose wording that reflects where your students live and learn, then add the appropriate Indigenous Nation, territory, lands or treaty information. The finished display can be used in a classroom, hallway, library, office or school lobby.

Land Acknowledgement Bulletin Board Includes

♥︎ Indigenous art mountains in medium and large sizes
♥︎ Cedar trees in small and medium sizes
♥︎ Moon display piece
♥︎ Starfish in small and medium sizes
♥︎ Bald eagle display piece
♥︎ Feathers in small and medium sizes
♥︎ Treaty number pieces
♥︎ Alphabet pieces for customizing local Nation or territory names
♥︎ Multiple land acknowledgement display options

Display Wording Options

♥︎ “We Live on Indigenous Land”
♥︎ “We Learn on Indigenous Land”
♥︎ “We Live on Treaty ___”
♥︎ “We Learn on Treaty ___”
♥︎ “We Live on ______ Land”
♥︎ “We Learn on ______ Land”

Use the wording preferred by the Indigenous Nation or Nations connected to your local area. Depending on the location, terms such as territory, territories, lands or a specific treaty number may be more accurate.

A Customizable Indigenous Classroom Display

This land acknowledgement classroom display provides a visible reminder of the Indigenous lands where students live and learn. The separate artwork, letters and numbers allow educators to adapt the board to their particular school and local community.

Before assembling the display, confirm Nation names, spelling, pronunciation and treaty information through official local Nation or Tribal Council sources. A land acknowledgement is most meaningful when it is connected to continued learning and action.

Perfect For

♡ Classroom bulletin boards
♡ School entrance and lobby displays
♡ Indigenous education
♡ Land acknowledgement lessons
♡ School libraries and offices
♡ Truth and Reconciliation learning
♡ Back-to-school classroom décor
♡ National Indigenous History Month
♡ Year-round school displays

Explore More Land Acknowledgement Resources

Looking for a lesson to accompany this classroom display? Explore my complete collection of land acknowledgement activities for students, with age-appropriate options for different grade levels:

♡ Land Acknowledgement Activities for Kindergarten
♡ Land Acknowledgement Activity for Elementary Students
♡ Land Acknowledgement Activities for Intermediate Students
♡ Land Acknowledgement Activity for Middle and High School

Each resource helps students learn why land acknowledgements matter, explore the lands where they live and connect acknowledgement with continued learning, reflection and responsibility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.

I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.

These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.