“We acknowledge that we are on traditional territories in Alberta of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.”
In the spirit of respect and truth, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Alberta wishes to take a step towards reconciliation by acknowledging traditional treaty land where we work. We acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 regions and extend our thanks to the First Peoples and Non Indigenous Peoples who make their home here, care for the land and for each other. We all have a
responsibility to each other and to this place.
Treaty 6
“We acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux (So-toe), Blackfoot, Métis, Dene (De-nay) and Nakota Sioux (Sue). We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.”
Treaty 7
“We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 7 territory, the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, including Siksika (Sick-sick-ah), Piikani (Pee-can-ee), and Kainai (Kigh-a-nigh), the Tsuut’ina (Soot- ina **a bit of a stop after the t), Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nations. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.”
Treaty 8
“We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 8 territory and we honour and acknowledge all of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who have lived, traveled and gathered on these lands for thousands of years.”
