We begin by acknowledging the Treaty 94 traditional territory upon which we gather. For many thousands of years, the Whitefish River, Aundeck Omni Kaning, and Sheguiandah First Nations (Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi) have sought to walk gently on this land which is at the heart of their lives and spirituality. We seek a new relationship with the Indigenous people of this land, one based in honor and respect.