Desiree Nault is the descendent of mostly French settlers who, in the search for work and belonging, have lived in many treaty territories and unceded lands on Turtle Island. After living in Treaty 7 for most of her life, her favourite smell is the sweet smell of terpenes released by conifers on hot summer days in the foothills. She is grateful for all of the relationships grown throughout her time as a student at the Alberta University of the Arts and in her role as Artistic Director of Mountain Standard Time Performative Art.