With respect and gratitude, I acknowledge the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations on whose unceded traditional territory I live, work, play, and explore. I acknowledge the devastating impacts of colonization including, but not limited to, the displacement of peoples, and the loss of language, culture, and children. As a non-Indigenous person living on this land, I am committed to being an ally, and honouring the calls to action set forth by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.