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Resident urges Ontario to adopt land acknowledgement honoring Gabrielino peoples
Summary
A resident urged the council to work with tribal representatives and historians to craft an accurate, ongoing land acknowledgement recognizing Gabrielino peoples (Tongva, Shoshone, Serrano and Kitch) and to embed it in civic practice.
Tina Silva told the council that a land acknowledgement is more than symbolism and recommended the city work with local tribal representatives, historians and community members to craft a respectful and accurate statement for public-facing uses. "I will begin by acknowledging that we are meeting on the ancestral lands of the Gabrielino peoples, including Tongva, Shoshone, Serrano and Kitch," she said.
Silva argued that a formal acknowledgement could educate residents, honor indigenous contributions and guide the city's civic practices. No formal council motion was recorded on this item; the remark was entered in the meeting record as public comment and recommended as a next step for staff engagement with tribal representatives.
