Campus Library Land Acknowledgment
Resources
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What is a Land AcknowledgmentFrom Northwestern University: “A Land Acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that our institution is located on the traditional territory of the…”
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Duwamish Tribe Land AcknowledgmentDuwamish recommendations for how to acknowledge local land relationships.
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Honor Native Land: A Call to AcknowledgmentFrom the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture: "Acknowledgment is a simple, powerful way of showing respect and a step toward correcting the stories and practices that erase Indigenous people’s history and culture and toward inviting and honoring the truth." The video below "accompanies #HonorNataiveLand - a guide and call-to-action to spread the practice of acknowledgment of traditional Native lands at the opening of all public gatherings."
Selected Reference Titles
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The American Indian ExperienceA database containing "academic reference works and periodicals primarily on topics such as history and social sciences" with content spanning Indigenous Americas (precontact-1600s) to Modern Native Nations (1988-present).
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Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations
Call Number: Ebook (Click on the title and enter UW NetID to access) -
Encyclopedia of Racism in the United States
Call Number: UW Bothell/CCC Library - 3rd Floor - E184.A1 E773 2005
