Honouring Indigenous Land and its peoples

Four Haudenosaunee women in wampum-coloured regalia hold a glass replica of the Hiawatha Belt. Left to right: Karissa John (Mohawk), Clan Mother Mary Sandy (Oneida), Elder Norma Jacobs (Cayuga), Makasa Looking Horse (Mohawk/ Lakota). (Photo: Colin Boyd Shafer)

At Phase 2 Interiors by NOF, we respectfully acknowledge that we operate on the traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabe peoples, whose connections to this land extend back through generations. Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, rests on land that is part of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement—a symbol of peaceful coexistence and shared stewardship of resources among Indigenous nations.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to work and create on these lands. In doing so, we honour the history, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples, past and present. As we continue our journey, we commit to fostering understanding, learning, and respect in everything we do—working towards a future rooted in reconciliation and inclusivity.

By sharing this acknowledgment, we express our gratitude for the ongoing relationships between Indigenous Peoples and the land, and pledge to support these connections with respect and humility.

To learn more about the rich histories and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Peoples, and the journey of reconciliation, we invite you to explore these valuable resources:

• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

• Government of Canada's Indigenous History and Heritage Resources

• Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

• Native Land Digital

• Orange Shirt Day and the Legacy of Residential Schools

• The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada