At Full Stacks, we work in multiple locations across what is now called Canada:
- Amy, Brittany, Elizabeth, Emma, Jeff, Jen, Jessie, Kyra, Laura, Renee, and Sammy live, work, and create on Treaty 6 territory in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta), the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis peoples.
- Sarah lives and works in Chilliwack, BC, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.
- Dana is based in Sooke, BC, on the unceded traditional territories of the T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) Nations.
- Jaime calls London, ON home, on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Chonnonton Nations.
By recognizing Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of the land, we open the door to greater understanding and ongoing reconciliation, both now and into the future.
We understand that land acknowledgements, while a powerful tool for reflection and education, must be supported by meaningful action. Their true impact comes from the ongoing work of building relationships, fostering accountability, and partnering with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities to create real, lasting change. Without that commitment, the words remain symbolic, not transformative.
We recognize that land acknowledgements can take many forms, expressed through diverse Indigenous languages, traditions, and perspectives, and we believe that honouring them with respect means:
- Taking time to learn about the traditional lands you live, work, or gather on.
- Building meaningful relationships by engaging with local Indigenous communities.
- Listening, learning, and applying this knowledge in thoughtful and respectful ways.
- Making an effort to understand and correctly pronounce Indigenous place names and languages.
- Deepening your understanding of the historical and ongoing relationships between Indigenous Peoples and settlers.
Our Commitment
At Full Stacks, we know that land acknowledgements are only one part of the broader work of reconciliation and anti-racism. Real change requires ongoing effort, reflection, and action.
As a team, we meet regularly to learn and unlearn together, through discussion, reflection, and honest conversations. These sessions challenge us to examine our own biases, change harmful behaviours, and actively dismantle racism in our work, our industry, and our communities.
We’re not perfect, but we’re committed to doing better, being better, and showing up consistently for meaningful change.
Resources
If you’re interested in exploring your learning journey, we recommend starting with:
- Native Land Digital: Find out whose traditional land you’re on
- Beyond 94: Tracking the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action