窪圖勛蹋厙

It is important for our 窪圖勛蹋厙 Community to begin healing and reconciliation by acknowledging the continued legacy of settler colonialism in our region.

When sharing this Land Acknowledgement, please do abide by and remember the following:

1. You may not alter this Acknowledgement in any way EXCEPT to change the ���We��� to ���I��� or ���The [insert program/department name] Program.���
   • While reading the acknowledgment, you are NOT required to read the websites listed in the statement.
2. The host, facilitator, or guest of special importance at an event or gathering should share this Acknowledgement. Other respectful guests may share this Acknowledgement, if appropriate.
3. Practice beforehand until you are comfortable with all pronunciation and names flow effortlessly.
   • Grand Ronde (Ronde rhymes with wand)
   • Siletz (pronounced SEA-lets)
   • Shasta (pronounced shass-tah)
   • Takelma (pronounced tuh-kel-muh) (sometimes Dagelma)
   • Latgawa (pronounced Lot-gah-wah)
4. It is often not appropriate to invite an Indigenous person to an event for the sole purpose of sharing the Acknowledgement or giving a blessing for your organization/event/meeting. One way you can support Indigenous communities is by speaking this statement yourself. Please be mindful of the expectations you place on Native partners. However, there may be times when it is appropriate to partner with Indigenous people and you should ask them how they want to participate or be included.
5. It is appropriate to share this Acknowledgement regardless of whether Indigenous individuals are present or not.
6. If you’re going to invite an Elder or other Tribal representative to conduct this protocol it is extremely important that they are treated with respect and their needs are met before, during, and after the ceremony. Compensating or gift giving to Indigenous people for their extra work is appropriate.
7. (OPTIONAL) At the end of the Land Acknowledgement, you may personalize this by offering additional meaningful thoughts, ideas, or initiatives: For example, Ask yourself what does this statement compel me and/or my program/department to do? What actions will be committed to because of this land acknowledgement? Place additional text at the end of the statement.