Some notes toward north Surrey (Qiqayt) territorial acknowledgements
on the territories of the
qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen
sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ - Katzie (kate-zee)
kʷikʷəƛ̓əm - Kwikwetlem (quick-wet-lem)
(Stó:lō peoples)
Here are some notes toward a territorial acknowledgement in north Surrey, near the south shores of the Fraser River, which was known as qiqéyt... I've also included numerous links to local historical resources on the Indigenous territories and self-governance, along with some general notes (and links) about the practice of delivering land acknowledgements. As more than words, as a spur to anti-colonial action in solidarity... click to read more