Sonepar would like to take this opportunity to recognize and acknowledge that the land upon which we are gathering today has been inhabited and stewarded by the Niitsitapi, the Stoney Nakoda, the Îyârhe Nakoda, the Tsuut'ina, the Blackfoot Confederacy, the Piikani, the Siksika, the Kainaiwa since time immemorial. These lands are governed, in part, by the Treaty 7 agreement. By acknowledging these Indigenous Nations, we also acknowledge the stories that these lands carry about their struggles for survival and identity, recognizing colonial histories and the harms perpetuated against Indigenous communities over the last two centuries. We invite you to reflect with us upon the importance of reconciliation and collaboration with the First Nations, Métis (including the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III), and Inuit communities now living in the city of Calgary.
Artwork Description:
Calgary Tower rises from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in this illustration, while a plains buffalo, painted with images of tipis and traditions, fills the foreground of the scene. The sky above the mountains is filled with Métis floral designs.