We acknowledge that the land on which we gather in Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Métis is the traditional gathering place for many Indigenous people. We honour and respect the history, languages, ceremonies and cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit who call this territory home. We dedicate ourselves to listening and learning more about the historical and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples to St. Albert and to grow in relationships that are grounded in reciprocity.
At the same time, we recognize the historical and ongoing injustices that have resulted from settler colonialism on this land. We grieve for, and commit, to respond to broken promises, residential schools, bans on traditional language and cultural practices, intergenerational trauma, and ongoing systemic racism. We commit to leaning into discomfort and learning from it, allowing it to help us understand what our role may be in helping to grow in more right relations.
Why do a people and land acknowledgement?
Acknowledging the land is a demonstration of respect and gratitude for Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of the land. To acknowledge the land is an act of reconciliation and contributes towards renewing the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Providing a land acknowledgement is not something you just do before an event, but rather a thoughtful and intentional process.
Treaty Map - English (pdf)
Treaty Map - French (pdf)