Posted on 10/20/2025 10:47:22 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Left-wing “land acknowlegements” could be having real-world consequences for property owners in Canada. And the United States may be next.
It began as a polite ritual. Before meetings or ceremonies, institutions began acknowledging that their buildings sit on land once inhabited by Indigenous peoples: “We recognize this is the unceded territory of the [tribe name].” The practice, with roots in Australia as far back as the 1970s, was picked up in Canada following the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission report and moved quickly from Canada to left-leaning universities, city councils and churches in the 2020s. Many saw it as a mere courtesy. But beneath the symbolism lies deeper political movement that could erode the very foundation of private property.
In Canada, that shift is already underway. A British Columbia Supreme Court ruling this year suggested that even privately owned, fee-simple land might rest on “defective and invalid” title if an Aboriginal title still exists. For a nation built on English common-law property rights, that's quite a statement. As columnist Kevin Klein warns in the Winnipeg Sun, Ottawa’s silence on the issue is turning Crown land — once considered secure — into “conditional land.” If the Crown’s title is conditional, how long before yours is?
Land acknowledgements may sound harmless, but they prepare the rhetorical ground for these legal arguments. Once governments, universities, and corporations declare publicly that their property sits on “stolen land,” they’ve already accepted the premise that they don’t actually own it. Activists then insist that recognition demands restitution — and suddenly the issue moves from ceremony to court.
That’s what’s happening in Canada, where some judges now treat Indigenous land claims as concurrent with existing titles. For investors, homeowners, and farmers alike, that’s a recipe for uncertainty — and eventually, seizure of land.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
Doesn’t another war fix this?
It’s funny the looks you get when you reply back to these morons and tell them to give up their houses and land to the natives.
Just another word game used to create more havoc in society. Communism is not their goal. Destruction is. They just want to see the world burn. Don’t assume that their intentions are any higher than the desire to destroy and kill.
Of course the left threatens your private property. Their entire program is to take your stuff away from you
If they felt so strongly about having "stolen" property from Indian tribes, shouldn't they be first ones to lead by example and make amends?
While “Marx” is a common name, the “11 ground rules for healthy communication” are not attributed to Karl Marx or any other prominent figure named Marx. The principles are instead connected to Eric Douglas, the founder of the consulting firm Leading Resources, Inc., and their “Straight
Talk” communication method. These rules focus on enhancing communication in a collaborative, respectful, and transparent way.
The 11 ground rules for healthy communication
Understand each other’s communication styles. Discussing communication preferences helps set expectations and serves as an effective icebreaker.
Agree on the meaning of key words. This avoids miscommunication by clarifying terminology, especially for highly technical or abstract concepts.
Tackle issues, not people. Focus the discussion on the problems at hand rather than making personal attacks.
Allow only one speaker at a time. Avoid side conversations and interruptions to ensure all parties are heard and the dialogue remains focused.
Bring issues to the table. Address conflicts and concerns directly in group meetings instead of engaging in “back-room” discussions that breed mistrust.
Keep discussions focused. A facilitator or the group as a whole should guide the conversation to stay on topic and remain productive.
Explain the reasoning leading to your conclusions. Instead of just stating a position, share the logic and data that led you to it. This allows others to understand your perspective more fully.
Invite inquiry into your views. Encourage others to ask clarifying questions about your position, demonstrating that you are open to their perspective and not just defending your own.
Inquire into the reasoning of others. Show genuine curiosity and an openness to learning by asking about the reasoning behind another person’s conclusions.
Make “undiscussable” ideas discussible. Bring up sensitive or difficult topics, such as a company’s performance problems, so they can be addressed constructively.
Identify missing data. Actively look for missing information or data that could help solve a problem, especially when a discussion reaches a standstill.
A lot of them apologize, but nobody is signing over the deed. But if I had kids who were spouting this crap, I would be writing the local Indian tribe into my will.
I'm pretty sure that if more parents followed your example, these holier than thou activists would stop acknowledging "stolen land" pretty fast. The same applies to those who promote slavery reparations.
Many of these “stolen” lands were previously stolen from someone else.
Indian tribe A took it from Indian tribe B, who took it from Indian tribe C, etc.
So how far back do you go?
My Greatgrandparents were kulaks. Land owning farmers. Stalin didn’t like that.
We’ve seen where this goes and it is no place we want to be.
Constantinople comes to mind. Very much stolen.
That’s because they’re commies.
We need to stop playing games start treating this like the war of total extermination that it is.
true
mark
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.