First Nations Lands

The traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation

As we aim to give life back to what once was an active industrial site at 785 rue Mill, on this land known as “Montréal”, we acknowledge and recognize that we are on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, a place that has long served as a site of meeting, exchange, and collaboration among Indigenous peoples.

Before the arrival of Europeens, this land was inhabited by Indigenous peoples, primarily from the Kanien'kehá(Mohawk), Anishinaabe (Algonquin), and Huron-Wendat nations.

Map of Native Land. Source NATIVE LANDS

Montreal, situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien'kehá, served as a meeting place and trading hub for various Indigenous communities, who gathered along the shores of the St. Lawrence River.

We honor and respect the continued stewardship of this land by the Kanien’kehá:ka people and acknowledge their enduring connection to it, which has existed since time immemorial.

May we strive to learn from and uphold the principles of reconciliation, mutual respect, and cooperation as we work together towards a more just and inclusive society.

More links :

• Native Land

• Native Friendship Center of Montreal

• Montreal Indigenous Community Network

• Native Montreal

More Content to come on this topic

At ProjetMILL, our goal is to conduct research and foster discussions on the diverse impacts of industrialization on various communities. We seek to engage experts and individuals from affected groups through panels, conferences, story recordings, and article writing. If you have insights or suggestions on this topic, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your input will help us delve deeper into this important subject.