EchoX acknowledges that we live, work and gather on Indigenous land.
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BEYOND WORDS
EchoX will implement, over time, various initiatives to honor our region’s Indigenous communities in the years to come. Our beginning starts with highlighting Indigenous communities through:
- Our Voices section has brought and will continue to bring attention to the good work currently being done. You can read some of these pieces on Voices;
- A map of Indigenous organizations in the EchoX Directory (see below), or get a curated list of Indigenous listings on our Directory;
- A guide to Land Acknowledgments (see below)
A Guide to Indigenous Land and Territorial Acknowledgements
A start for making Land Acknowledgements. Keep in mind Land Acknowledgements are the beginning of working towards racial equity – beyond words, contact indigenous communities for ways to support them.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a good starting point to understanding because it sets up a universal, comprehensive, and international framework. As of today, this declaration has been signed by 148 countries including the United States of America.
The National Congress of American Indians has created a guide to increase understanding and awareness on the relationship between tribal governments and American Governments. This basic overview provides information for the public at large as well as governmental representatives to engage more effectively with contemporary Indian Nations.
A good beginners guide to understanding what land acknowledgments are, why they are important, why cultural institutions should be involved, and thoughts on creating your own land and territorial acknowledgments.
Hayden thoughtfully explains how land acknowledgment can be meaningful and how they sometimes ring hollow depending on the situation. A good resource for those wanting an acknowledgment with meaning.
