Land acknowledgements honor a place’s Indigenous people – past and present – and recognize the history that brought us to where we are today. The practice of incorporating land acknowledgements into presentations and programs has become increasingly popular and generated debate about their effectiveness.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in partnership with the Department of Neuroscience are hosting Dr. Pamela Begay, Ph.D., the Director of the Buder Center of Indigenous Studies and Eric Pinto, MSW Buder Center Community Projects Coordinator at Washington University to share the purpose and importance of land acknowledgments and considerations for incorporating the practice with integrity. The session will include discussion about what individuals and groups can do beyond land acknowledgment to ensure the effectiveness of the practice and deepen commitment to inclusion for Indigenous people in our community.