We acknowledge that the Atlantic Geoscience Society is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkati, Innu, Inuit and Beothuk. These nations have been present on these lands since time immemorial: from their ancient stories that share important geological knowledge like fossil localities, gem and mineral sites and more, to John Basque, the first Indigenous Mi’kmaw person to work for the Geological Survey of Canada at its inception in 1843. 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.