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Indigenous Protocols at events
The university community is encouraged to make acknowledgements to the Host Nations and their traditional lands at the beginning of ceremonies and events.
At the Start of Events
The very first speaker at the beginning of a ceremony or event typically makes an acknowledgement of the traditional lands. Subsequent speakers may also wish to make this acknowledgement.
Read general guidelines on acknowledgements at ceremonies and events
Inviting an Elder
At ceremonies and larger events, it is also recommended to invite an Indigenous Cultural Expert, Knowledge Keeper or Elder (preferably a member of the SFU Elders program) to open the event. That person would be the very first speaker.
Inviting an Elder or Indigenous representative to attend and/or speak at your event offers a recognition of the Nation(s) who have had a relationship with the land since time immemorial.
Learn more about the SFU Elders Program and inviting Elders and Indigenous representatives.