Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia acknowledges that the lands and waters of Nova Scotia, upon which all paddling activities are promoted and encouraged by CKNS, are located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Mi’kmaq Nation. Our relationship is based on a series of Peace and Friendship treaties between the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Crown, dating back to 1725. We acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and culture of all the Mi’kmaq Peoples of this province. In Nova Scotia we recognize that We are All Treaty People.

Nova Scotia is also the home of the early settlers of African descent for over 400 years.  Understanding the importance of our shared history, including a history of systemic racism, and the exclusion of racialized communities, CKNS has made a commitment to including, serving and representing the diverse people of our province.