I respectfully acknowledge that I live, work, and serve on the traditional and unceded lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia’new, T’Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples, the K’ómoks First Nation, including Sathloot, Sasitla, leeksun, Puledge, Cha’chae, and Tat’poos Peoples, Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, Quw’utsun, and Tla’amin First Nations.

As well as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), QayQayt First Nation, Kwantlen, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), and Stó:lō Nation.

As a guest and guardian of these lands, I commit to learning, listening, and supporting the continuing efforts of the First Nations in the pursuit of justice, sovereignty, and healing. I honour the rich histories, cultures, and traditions that have been passed down through generations, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this magical place.

Thank You.

Stefanie Wyld