Land back | Land trust
Biblioterre is working to remove colonial barriers to land access for Indigenous Peoples, in line with Land Back movements past and present.
While we haven’t yet settled on a specific way to share land—like a land trust, reserve extension, or title transfer—we are committed to supporting Algonquin leadership, decision-making, land access, safety, and respect.
We see Biblioterre as a model of partnership and a way to push through Canada’s colonial red tape.
What we are doing
Being in communication with our Algonquin advisors in advance of all major decisions and offering personal support when asked.
Building relationships slowly and with care, growing our advisory council over time.
Connecting with both traditional governance groups and band councils.
Gathering resources like food, money, seeds, and plants, and organizing fundraisers for Algonquin-led projects.
Creating private accommodations for our advisors when they visit (coming in 2025).
Banning hunting for non-Algonquin people on our land in support of the Algonquin Moose Committee until an Algonquin-led hunting system is in place.
Reserving at least 50% of all land within Biblioterre’s boundaries (including forest, fields, agroecology-zoned land, and housing-zoned land) until a widely informed and consulted land-sharing model is established.
Expanding Algonquin membership and forming partnerships with independent Algonquin organizations and initiatives.
We recognize that this is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, listening, and taking meaningful action.