As settlers on this land, Dover Psychology and Consulting respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 territory and within the lands of Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. This land is a traditional gathering place for many Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Dene, Nakota Sioux, and Métis.

The land, culture, language, traditions, and spirit of all First Peoples in this area have been harmed and disregarded for a very long time, and the field of psychotherapy is not innocent in these actions. For too long there has been a monopoly of the idea of healing and “normalcy” which has discounted the vast wisdom inherently present in Indigenous communities. There is much to learn from these communities and this will require honesty, humility, openness to learning, and ownership of our mistakes.

Dover Psychology would like to thank the Indigenous peoples for protecting this land and enriching this society with their teachings. In turn, we are committed to continuously respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and to allow it to inform our ongoing practice. We commit to being self-reflective and accountable for our actions. We commit to ongoing learning and a desire to support the agency and wisdom of our Indigenous communities. Our hope is that we continue to do our part to understand and move closer to reconciliation.