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I respectfully acknowledge the Territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations. I also extend my gratitude to the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, known collectively as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, as the traditional keepers of this land.
I express my deep appreciation to the Indigenous peoples whose territory I live and work on. I commit to learning and acting in ways that honour the knowledge, traditions, and presence of the Aboriginal people who have stewarded this land since time immemorial.
I recognize that I have benefitted from the systems of colonization that have oppressed, displaced, and caused harm to Indigenous peoples. I commit to challenging these systems and supporting efforts towards justice, reconciliation, and Indigenous self-determination.
