Bow Valley College aims to uphold the intention of the numbered friendship treaties from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples. As an Education institution in Treaty 7 territory, it is our responsibility to support a deeper understanding of this Treaty so that we can respect and honour its terms and respect Indigenous Peoples’ legal and inherent rights. As a college, we know we have more to learn and that there is more we can do to deepen our capacity to work alongside Indigenous communities in reciprocal ways.
We acknowledge the Blackfoot Confederacy: which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikani First Nations; we acknowledge the Tsuut’ina First Nation; we acknowledge the Îyâxe Nakoda First Nations: which include the Goodstoney, Chiniki, and Bearspaw.
We also acknowledge the historical Northwest Métis homeland and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta, districts 4, 5, and 6 in Battle River territory.
We acknowledge and express our gratitude to the Indigenous caretakers of this land. We join all Nations in celebrating the unique histories, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples as we continue our journey of reconciliation together.
