I am grateful to be permitted to live, work, gather, and contribute on unceded lands and waters that are the traditional and rightful territory of many First Nation communities in what is collectively known as part of the Coast Salish region, also known as Vancouver Island. I acknowledge the pain and destruction of cultures and societies that existed long before this place called “Canada” and my part in achieving reconciliation and decolonization of practices, processes, and privilege.

Currently, my home is on the traditional lands of