We respectfully acknowledge that the land we are on is the Unceded Traditional Territories of the K’ómoks First Nation, Lkwungen, Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples, the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, Quw'utsun, and Tla'amin First Nations. They are the traditional keepers of these lands – past, present and future, and respectfully we show our gratitude for their stewardship of these lands.