The Compagnie de La Vérendrye remembers the alliances between the French of Canada and the first peoples of the prairies and forests, who have been present on these lands since time immemorial. We acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional territories of these peoples and on Treaty One territory.

We also acknowledge that it was the meeting of First Nations and French Canadians that gave rise to the Métis nations and communities of North America.

We regret the harms and mistakes of the past and we pledge to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of gratitude, reconciliation and collaboration.