It is with respect, humility and kindness that we acknowledge that we work within the ceded traditional territory of the Tsawwassen First Nation, and within the shared, asserted, unceded and traditional territories of the Penelakut, Hwlitsum, Lelum Sar Augh Ta Naogh, and other Coast Salish peoples who hold traditional rights and responsibilities in and around what is now known as Galiano Island. We recognize as a health care centre that there is systemic racism within and throughout our healthcare system, and that we have the responsibility and power to create culturally safe and appropriate environments of care.