Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect and truth, I honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. I acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. I acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

Finally, may we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.

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This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation. Thank you for your existence.

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