Though we come together virtually, and from different places across the world, it is important to recognize the original and continuing stewards of this land. The Emeralite is currently publishing from the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, the Ojibway/Chippewa, and the WSÁNEĆ. This land is also the home of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Hiawatha First Nation, and the Alderville First Nation. If you're unsure whose land you're on check out the link below and learn more about the communities and the people that were here first and continue to care for the land today. https://www.whose.land/en/