We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional lands and territories of the Treaty 7 region, a place that has been home to Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. These sacred lands are stewarded by the Nliitstipai from the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani First Nations; the Îyârhe Nakoda, comprising the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Metis homeland.
We are committed to educating ourselves and others about the rich cultures, diverse languages and complex knowledge systems preserved and passed down by Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Healers. We recognize that this acknowledgement is just one small step on the path towards reconciliation and that we must take meaningful action. As settlers, it is our responsibility to actively engage in Truth and Reconciliation by supporting initiatives that restore Indigenous rights, amplifying Indigenous voices, and deepening our understanding of Canada’s colonial history.
This land acknowledgement is not merely symbolic; it is a call to honour our obligations to the treaties and relationships that have shaped these lands, and to work together to build a more equitable future.