At Urban Nature Store, we acknowledge that our stores operate on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations across what is now known as Ontario. These are lands that have been stewarded and respected by Indigenous Peoples—including the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wendat, Mississaugas of the Credit, and Métis—for countless generations.
We recognize that the forests, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and skies that provide habitat for the birds and wildlife we cherish are not just ecosystems, but living relatives in Indigenous worldviews. The deep spiritual, cultural, and ecological relationships between Indigenous Peoples and the land offer valuable teachings about coexistence, respect, and sustainability.
As a company rooted in the love of birds and the natural world, we are inspired by Indigenous knowledge systems that view nature not as a resource to be consumed, but as a partner to be protected. We acknowledge that many of the species we celebrate—from migratory birds to native pollinators—depend on healthy, interconnected landscapes that have been cared for by Indigenous Peoples for millennia.
We are grateful to share these lands and are committed to doing our part to protect the habitats that support birds, wildlife, and future generations. In honoring the original stewards of this land, we also recognize our responsibility to walk gently, learn continuously, and contribute meaningfully to reconciliation and ecological stewardship.Â
