I offer my gratitude and respect to the traditional lands (located within Treaty 8 Territory) on which I live, work, and raise my children.

I offer my gratitude and respect to the Indigenous peoples of Salt River First Nation, Smith’s Landing First Nation, Fort Smith - Northwest Territory Métis Nation, as well as the Indigenous peoples from other areas who currently reside in the Fort Smith (Thebacha) area.

 As a white settler of Finnish, English and Scottish ancestry, I have a responsibility to use the knowledge, privileges and resources available to me to make them of benefit to others.