Land acknowledgments have become increasingly common nationwide over the past few years. Many mainstream public events — from soccer games and performing arts productions to city council meetings and corporate conferences — begin with these formal statements recognizing Indigenous communities' rights to territories seized by colonial powers. The 2024 Democratic National Convention began with an introduction reminding delegates how the convention is being held on land that was "forcibly removed" from Indigenous tribes. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Zach Pahmahmie and Tribal Council Secretary Lorrie Melchior took to the stage at the start of the convention where they welcomed the Democratic Party to their "ancestral homelands."
Response rates from 357 British Columbia voters.
63% Yes |
37% No |
63% Yes |
37% No |
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Unique answers from British Columbia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B2L42TM2wks2W
No, that is virtue signalling first treatment First Nations with respect and comply with all treaties signed only them you can acknowledge the land
@B2KR6772wks2W
Land acknowledgements do nothing of use, do more for indigenous peoples rather than doing useless land acknowledgements
@9YMS6L83mos3MO
Yes, and they should do more for Indigenous communities.
@9W2RRYK4mos4MO
It doesn’t break my heart if they do, but it’s a fickle, sad display. “We are sorry for what we have done, but we refuse to give it back.”
@9VZT3KK4mos4MO
Yes, but it is virtue signaling if all they do to recognize Indigenous communities is this.
@9VW59ZN4mos4MO
No, I find instead of bringing people together, it’s creating more hatred.
@9VF4NS94mos4MO
Yes, but only when the event has something to do with indigenous culture.
@9V869ZL4mos4MO
It's should not be compulsory, I think it's the right thing to do though.
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