I recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory I live, learn, and grow on. I acknowledge that I currently live and work on the traditional territory of Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk), Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, and Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin). I acknowledge that the Crawford Purchase of 1783 is a treaty that should not be forgotten due to the passage of time. Rather spoken for and advocated is the education of Indigenous history. 

I understand the importance of acknowledging the deep and rich histories, languages, and cultures of the Mohawk, Anishinabewaki, and Algonquin whose presence continues to enrich our community. In the future, I wish to obtain a deeper understanding of the land I walk and live on as I currently have limited knowledge. I made many precious memory at the Grouse Mountains in Vancouver which is situated on səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh) S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla. This was my first hiking trip and I got to see a lot of nature that I usually wouldn't have (bears, eagles, insects, and the wildlife that are represented in the collage ) had I continued to partake in my regular hobbies. I take nature for granted and recognize the importance of educating ourselves about its history. My memories on this mountain surrounded by the trees of the forest connected and grounded me to nature. I realize that the forest is cherished and sacred to the Tsleil-Waututh, Stó:lō, Squamish, Musqueam, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people of this land.