Why Land Acknowledgements Are Performative

Why are land acknowledgements now mandatory at almost every public event in Canada - and what are they actually accomplishing?Michael Westcott, CEO of Allies for a Strong Canada, joins Stephen LeDrew to challenge the idea that land acknowledgements are harmless or meaningless gestures. Westcott explains why these statements are not merely symbolic, but increasingly being used by activists, institutions, and courts to justify real-world political and legal outcomes.The conversation explores why so many Canadians privately disagree with performative rituals but feel pressured to comply, how conformity has replaced common sense in public institutions, and why speaking up now matters more than ever.This is a discussion about civic courage - asking what problem we are trying to solve, refusing to say things we don’t believe, and understanding that most Canadians have not shifted nearly as much as they are told they have.👉 Learn More & Get InvolvedIf you want to lear more about Allies for a Strong Canada visit https://theallies.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.