The GDTA is committed to Reconciliation and is actively taking steps on this journey.
The GDTA believes in the importance of reconciliation and is committed to taking tangible steps on this journey. The GDT travels through land that belongs to, and has been used by, Indigenous communities for Time Immemorial. The GDTA is committed to building partnerships with these communities and heeding their guidance as we pursue our vision.
Acknowledgement
The Great Divide Trail Association is committed to reconciliation which starts by taking this, and every opportunity, to acknowledge our honour and privilege to live, work, and play within the Treaty 7 territory.
We honour and acknowledge that the GDT passes through traditional Indigenous territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina, Stoney (Ĩyãħé) Nakoda, Cree, Lheidli T’enneh, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, and Métis.
The Great Divide Trail Association would like to invite you to advocate for what you love and to preserve nature for future generations to enjoy, while educating yourselves and others on Indigenous history and perspectives.
A Strategic Priority
GDTA’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan includes as a goal: Demonstrate a Commitment to Reconciliation
If you could see three to five years into the future, you would see that:
- The GDTA has taken meaningful steps towards Indigenous reconciliation.
- GDTA members understand how the GDTA’s reconciliation action plan has influenced change and is impacting the way we work.
Recent Action
- Establishment of a Reconciliation sub-committee.
- Continuing efforts in outreach and liaising with Indigenous Communities.
- Proposals to Parks to post Indigenous Acknowledgment signage.
- Expanding Acknowledgement information available on our website, including by adding detailed Territorial information section by section.
- Continuing to include land acknowledgement statement prior to all GDTA activities and events.
Learning Resources
- Guidance Toolkit for Engagement with Indigenous Communities – Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
- Working in a Good Way – Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
- Working with Indigenous Communities – Indigenous Tourism BC
- Indigenous Canada – Coursera (12 Module free course)