We work, live and breathe on the First Nations territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8. These are the traditional lands of the Dene, Stoney Nakoda, Nakota Sioux, Cree, Blackfoot, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Tsuut’ina, Métis and Inuit who not only lived and thrived on this land but kept and stewarded it … all forms of life come from this great gift given to us by the Creator.

What became known as the province of Alberta in 1905 is also home to the 8 Metis Settlements and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Let’s also recognize that many Indigenous Peoples dwell in rural and urban centers across Turtle Island.

We thank all Indigenous peoples for sharing the richness of their heritage, the beauty of their languages, and the guidance of their elders yesterday, today and tomorrow.

With much gratitude, we recognize your protection and stewarding of this land from time immemorial.

ICAST dwells in Amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ “Beaver hills house” known as Edmonton.