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EQAO Land Acknowledgement for the office at 2 Carlton Street, Toronto
We at EQAO recognize that we are located on land shared with many Indigenous communities. We honour the Dish with One Spoon wampum, which teaches us to care for the water, plants and animals that sustain us, to preserve the earth for future generations and to leave some resources as a sign of respect and care.
Our office is situated in Toronto, which is covered by Treaty 13, also known as the Toronto Purchase. It is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. On this land we are all treaty people.
EQAO acknowledges historical and ongoing injustices endured by Indigenous communities in the province and across the country. As part of Ontario’s education system, we are dedicated to the ongoing fulfillment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, particularly numbers 10, 62 and 63, which the agency can help achieve. We commit to reconciliation and reciprocity, with the guidance of Indigenous communities and perspectives, and we strive to learn from this knowledge and wisdom.
About this Art
This artwork stems from the teachings of the 13-month Anishinaabe lunar calendar, highlighting three spring moons and their connection to spiritual renewal and balance.
The Sugar Moon signals the flow of maple sap, a sacred medicine, and reminds us to seek balance in our lives. The Sucker Moon tells the story of the sucker fish as it learned rituals and returned from its journey to purify the water for future generations. A main part of the illustration, the Flower Moon encourages us to connect with our healing essence by honouring blooming plants and their energy.
Together, these moons reflect the season’s theme of cleansing, growth and spiritual awakening.