
So, what exactly is a land acknowledgement?
Simply put, a land acknowledgement is a statement given at the beginning of an event, presentation, or other gathering that acknowledges that the land that is being gathered upon was seized from indigenous people, and that indigenous people have had, currently have, and will always have a connection to this land. Colonialism isn’t something that solely exists in the past, but rather it’s the foundation that our current society was built upon. Being an inclusive leader and ally requires you to acknowledge the past, and examine how it shapes the present. For the Missouri area, specifically, here are some good examples about what a land acknowledgement statement may look like. If you live elsewhere, you’ll need to do research when crafting your own land acknowledgement statement. The Native Governance Center does a fantastic job of explaining what you should consider during this process.
How does a land acknowledgement make anything better?
Ok - We'll start doing a land acknowledgement before events. Is that it?
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