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We are Deaf artists who live and create on lands that have long been the home of many peoples. These include the Nêhiyaw, Dene, Anishinaabe, Saulteaux, Nakota Isga, Nakota Sioux, and Niitsitapi/Blackfoot.

They have mingled here since time immemorial, and these lands also saw the emergence of the Métis. This land has also been home to one of the largest communities of Inuit south of the 60th parallel.

These lands are known today as Treaties 6, 7, and 8. Before these colonial concepts arrived, we know that there were many strong communities rich with histories and people. Stories were passed between groups and through generations, in many languages both spoken and signed.

The Invisible Practice is an Indigenous-informed Deaf arts organization. This means we centre our Indigenous Deaf kin and their experiences, expectations, wisdom, and advice in everything we do. At the same time, we take our responsibilities as outlined in the Treaties seriously. Lastly, we embrace the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action for improving our communities and healing our society.

When we listen to our Indigenous Deaf kin, we are able to reflect on where we came from, how we arrived here, consider the many paths that lay ahead of us, and join hands to move into the future together.

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