Land Acknowledgement

The Gathering is held each year in Banff, Alberta—on the traditional lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda), including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai Nations. These lands are part of Treaty 7 territory and are also home to Métis Nation Region 3.

We recognize and deeply respect the enduring connection these Nations have to the land, water, and wildlife that surround us. As we come together to explore bold ideas and build the future of branding and leadership, we do so with humility, gratitude, and a commitment to listening, learning, and fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces.

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