With respect and gratitude, I acknowledge this land as the traditional home of the Niitsitapi/Blackfoot Confederacy, comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut'ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation, including the Goodstoney, Chiniki, and Bearspaw, and the People of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. I am grateful to be free to create my life, to work, learn and live on this land.