Concordia Model United Nations would like to acknowledge that Montreal is located on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation, a place that has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among Indigenous peoples. Historically, this region has also been home to the Anishinaabe (Algonquin), and the Huron-Wendat nations, among others who continue to live in the area today.

CONMUN acknowledges the ongoing significance of these lands for Indigenous communities, despite centuries of colonization and forced removal from their ancestral territories. We recognize the resilience, strength, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, both past and present, in shaping the identity and diversity of Montreal. We also acknowledge that this acknowledgement in no ways undos the centuries of harm and disenfranchisement experienced by the Indigenous community.

As residents and visitors of Montreal, it is our collective responsibility to listen, learn, and work towards reconciliation and decolonization. We must strive for meaningful engagement, support Indigenous self-determination, and honor the treaties and agreements that have been made on these lands. CONMUN aims to continually foster mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration as we move forward together on the path of reconciliation.