We recognize that the work of the West Elgin Community Health Centre takes place across what is now called southwestern Ontario on traditional territories of the Indigenous people who have lived here since time immemorial and have deep connections to these lands. We also acknowledge the local communities which include Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Munsee Delaware Nation and Delaware Nation of Moraviantown. We further acknowledge that the area is covered by treaties, agreements and land purchases.

We are grateful for the opportunity to live, meet and work on this territory.  We commit to building allyship relationships with First Nation peoples in order to enhance our knowledge and appreciation of their many histories and voices.   We also commit to sharing and upholding responsibilities to all who now live on these lands, the land itself and the resources that make our lives possible.