Land Acknowlegdement
Midnight Kitchen operates on the traditional territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka. The island called “Montreal” is known as Tiotia:ke in the language of the Kanien'kehá:ka, and it has historically been a meeting place for other Indigenous nations, including the omàmiwininì or Algonquin people. This island was also the site of enslavement of many people of African descent, who were brought here against their will via the transatlantic slave trade. The current food system in “Montreal” was built on the assault and enslavement of Black and Indigenous peoples. It is maintained by the expropriation of Indigenous land and the ongoing systemic oppression of Indigenous communities more globally. As an organization that centers social and environmental justice, we feel it’s crucial to be informed on the past and ongoing consequences of colonialism and racial injustice. Indigenous sovereignty and Black liberation are food justice issues. As you engage with these lands, we encourage you to engage with the stories they carry.
Please refer to the resources below to learn more:
Indigenous Territories, Treaties, and Languages
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Native Friendship Centre of Montreal