Somerset acknowledges and respects the Indigenous People of Turtle Island in all four directions. Recognizing their presence in both the past and present time. We show gratitude for what the original people of this land have done for Mother Earth. 

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This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors to society. We hold all that is in the natural world in our highest esteem and give honor to the wonderment of all things within Creation. We bring our minds together as one to share good words, thoughts, feelings and sincerely send them out to each other and to all parts of creation. 

We are grateful for the natural gifts in our world, and we encourage everyone to be faithful to the natural laws of Creation. 

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This Land Acknowledgement is a first step towards reconciliation. Awareness means nothing without action. It is important that everyone takes the necessary steps towards decolonizing practices. We encourage everyone to be informed about the traditional lands, Treaties, history, and cultures of the Indigenous people local to their region.