We gather on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Cree, Blackfoot, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe nations: lands that are now part of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the homeland of the Metis and Inuit.

We respect the history, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada who have cared for these lands since time immemorial. The teachings of the Elders and traditional Knowledge Keepers create a rich heritage for our continued learning.

This acknowledgement is offered in gratitude and in reconciliation.