We would like to begin by acknowledging that Avacal is in Treaty 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11 territories, the Metis Nation and the Nunavut Settlement Area. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries. We respect and honour the treaties that were made on all territories. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and we are committed to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.