Land Acknowledgements

This research took place on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. As newcomers and settlers, we are uninvited visitors on this land and we acknowledge with respect the Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Tseycum, Tsawout, Pauquachin and T’sou-ke nations as well as the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. In the spirit of creating strong, respectful relationships, we are committed to working in partnership with all Indigenous communities to reduce the impact of colonization that continues through our work with newcomers.

We gratefully acknowledge funding by the Department of Justice Canada.