Recognition Statement by Commissioner Kenneth Bernard: I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation. We continue to not only recognize, respect but are grateful to the Kanien’kehá:ka as the historic and present-day caretakers of the lands and waters of this region, which has long served as a site of meeting, exchange, and community among Indigenous peoples. We honour their enduring connection to this land and will continue to commit to listening, learning, and working in solidarity with our neighbours.
