The CEWF respectfully acknowledges that the lands and waters of its members are located on the traditional territory of the Williams Treaties First Nations which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations. The CEWF acknowledges a shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognizes its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.