We recognize that the land within Cuyahoga County, Ohio, where the Cuyahoga Indigenous Tribal Council operates, rests on the traditional territories of the Mississauga, Kaskaskia, and Erie peoples, along with their Indigenous relatives and ancestors. We acknowledge the devastating impacts of colonial warfare and cultural erasure that forcibly displaced these nations and severed countless Indigenous communities across North America from their ancestral lands. Despite these profound injustices, Indigenous nations continue to thrive, preserving identities, cultures, and legacies with strength and resilience. We are deeply grateful to those who generously share their knowledge and goodwill, allowing us to come together in a spirit of collaboration as we work toward the restoration and honoring of these lands.