Our acknowledgement
Care begins
with respect.
We are part of this place. That comes with a responsibility to know its history, care about our neighbours and pay attention to who may still feel left out.
The place we call home
A history we have a responsibility to know.
amiskwaciwâskahikan · Edmonton
Loshen & Crem is located in Edmonton, on Treaty 6 territory and within the Métis Nation homeland. We acknowledge the longstanding relationships of the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux and Blackfoot peoples with this land.
We specifically acknowledge the Papaschase First Nation, whose history is inseparable from south Edmonton, and the dispossession of their reserve lands. We recognise the enduring presence, cultures and rights of Indigenous peoples, and the ongoing harms of colonialism.
Our boutique is part of the life built on this land, and we benefit from being here. An acknowledgement does not undo dispossession. It asks us to learn from Indigenous voices, respect Indigenous self-determination and let that learning change the decisions we make.
Read the history shared by Papaschase First NationOur community
There is room for you here.
You should never feel you have to apologise for your skin, your questions or your budget.
Coming in for skincare can feel personal. You might feel self-conscious, be unsure what to ask, or simply want someone to listen. There should be room for all of that here.
Indigenous, Black and other racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people of every age, faith and background belong in that welcome. So do the people on our team.
Your comfort. Your say.
You can ask what a treatment involves, tell us when something feels uncomfortable, or ask to pause. Your boundaries matter. If you have an access or sensory need, we can talk before your visit about what is possible and be clear about any limitations.
Advice with room to decide.
Care should consider your skin, your routine and what you are comfortable spending. You deserve a clear explanation of a recommendation, time to think, and the freedom to say no. Asking for advice should never leave you feeling obliged to buy.
Respect goes both ways.
Racism, homophobia, transphobia and other discriminatory behaviour have no place here, whether directed at a client or a team member. If something in your experience with us falls short, we want to hear it, take it seriously and understand what needs to change.
An ongoing responsibility
Learning is ours to do.
It is not a client’s job to teach us their history or explain why respect matters. These Indigenous-led sources are places to begin learning for ourselves, and to hear directly from the communities whose stories we acknowledge here.
Tell us what we could do better.
Something we missed? Something that made you feel overlooked? You are welcome to tell us. And if you are building something that supports our Edmonton community, we would like to hear about that, too.