Located in the Robinson Huron Treaty territory, we are grateful to Mother Earth for providing us with the land, water, air, and food needed to sustain all life. We acknowledge Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of this land who have lived in harmony and in respect with all Creation. As we are all relations, it is important to recognize this interconnected relationship with one another and our obligation to respect the land that has nourished, healed, protected, and embraced us. We honour Obadjiwan (Batchewana First Nation) and Ketegunseebee (Garden River First Nation) as the original caretakers of the land that Sault Ste. Marie and area is situated on and acknowledges the contributions of the historical Metis Nation of Sault Ste, Marie in the stewardship of this territory.