King Charles III acknowledges the “Unceded Territory” of the Algonquin and Anishinaabeg people in Canada

He gave a speech from the throne on May 26, 2025, part of his visit to Canada to open the 45th Parliament and deliver the speech.

- The term "unceded" refers to land that was NEVER LEGALLY ceded or handed over to the Crown through a treaty or other agreement.

Does this acknowledgment legally declare Canada as terra nullius or open it to annexations? 👀

Meaning… Canada has no legal owner, can be taken over.

Quite interesting given ALL the statements that Donald Trump wants to make Canada the 51st state, yeah?

I did some digging… and no royal family member has EVER explicitly used the term "unceded" in official statements or speeches regarding Indigenous territories in Canada before…

While there have been acknowledgments of Indigenous presence, contributions, and the importance of reconciliation, the specific terminology of "unceded territory" has never been part any statements, ever.