Montréal
Roller Derby

Land acknowledgement 

MTLRD acknowledges that we gather in Tiohtià:ke, also known as Mooniyang in Anishinaabemowin, on the traditional, unceded and stolen territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, who are the custodians of the lands and waters of this area.

For thousands of years, Tiohtià:ke has been serving as a place of meeting and exchange among many First Nations, including the Kanien’kehá:ka of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Huron/Wendat, the Abenaki, and the Anishinaabeg.

As a sports community composed largely of settlers, we recognize that our ability to play, grow, and connect here is made possible by the stewardship, knowledge, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands for millennia.

We are grateful for their ongoing care of this land, and we commit to supporting Indigenous sovereignty and justice.

This acknowledgment is not the end, but a beginning. We invite all participants, viewers, and fans to reflect, learn, and take action, on and off the track. We encourage our members and the public to learn about the rich cultures of Indigenous Peoples, understand the consequences of colonialism, and support those who are still facing systemic racism and discrimination. 

Our solidarity extends beyond the borders of this territory. Around the world, Indigenous, colonized, and displaced people continue to face violence, genocide, and the theft of their lands in the name of power. In this global context, we affirm that every struggle for justice and liberation must begin with listening to Indigenous voices, respecting their right to self-determination, returning what rightfully belongs to them, and recognizing their legitimate right to resist by any means necessary.