We acknowledge that the Atlantic Geoscience Society is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Mi’kmaq (MEEG-mah), Wolastoqey (WOOL-ah-sto-gway), Peskotomuhkati (bess-gah-duh-mooh-gah-dee), Innu (EE-noo), Inuit (EE-noo-eet) and Beothuk (bee-OTH-uck or bay-uh-THOOK). These nations have been present on these lands since time immemorial: from their language and ancient stories that share important geological knowledge like fossil localities, gem and mineral sites and more, to John Basque, the first Indigenous person to work for the Geological Survey of Canada after its inception in 1842. Indigenous people have always been integral to the study of geology. The knowledge keepers, Earth keepers and land defenders continue to do important geological work across these lands. The Atlantic Geoscience Society recognizes that we are all Treaty People and therefore supports honouring the treaties signed with all levels of government in this region.

We duly note that the land acknowledgement is meant as a first step towards truth and reconciliation (https://nctr.ca/about/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada/).