We exist because theatre exists, and what exists here doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. We are Edmonton-grown and Edmonton-owned, and the vibrant success of Fringe is thanks to the more than 38,000 artists who have bravely taken an artistic risk with us since we exploded onto the scene in 1982. At Fringe Theatre, we believe in the power of story. Theatre is an exchange: a living, breathing story shared among people. We believe everyone has something to contribute. And, we believe in making theatre accessible to everyone. We are honoured to find ourselves in Amiskowaciywâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᕀ ᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), colonially known as Edmonton, part of the larger Treaty 6 territory. For thousands of years, people have gathered here each summer to share in story, community, and creative exchange. We acknowledge that Treaty 6 territory is the home of the Nations of Cree, Nakota-Sioux, Blackfoot, Dene, Tsuu T’ina, Metis and other Indigenous peoples who call this land home, and who have gathered, created, and celebrated on these lands long before we settled here. We are so thankful to gather, create, and celebrate here, too. We recognize and value the opportunity to contribute to the community of artists, creators, and people living on and benefiting from this land in the spirit of Treaty. We are all Treaty people. Together, we are allies, neighbours, and friends. We take responsibility for this ongoing relationship, and commit to listening, learning, and continually doing better as an organization and community.