Land Acknowledgments
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A land acknowledment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.
- Definition from Northwestern University
Why Land Acknowledgments Are Important
By Jessica Ross, Nughejagh Founder
There is something significant about feeling seen and heard. Growing up a Dena'ina in Anchorage, I was often mistaken for another race, and whenever
I tried to explain my background I was met with unsettling comments such as "You don't
know what you are talking about" and "There are no Natives from Anchorage."
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