Guides: Abenaki: Middlebury Land Acknowledgment

Middlebury Land Acknolwedgment

Middlebury College sits on land which has served as a site of meeting and exchange among indigenous peoples since time immemorial. The Western Abenaki are the traditional caretakers of these Vermont lands and waters, which they call Ndakinna, or “homeland.” We remember their connection to this region and the hardships they continue to endure. We give thanks for the opportunity to share in the bounty of this place and to protect it.

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Middlebury Land Acknowledgment
Provides further information about the Middlebury Land Acknowledgment.
A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
From the Native Governance Center, this site provides further information, context, and background on indigenous land acknowledgments.
Guide to Indigenous Land and Territorial Acknowledgements for Cultural Institutions
The Guide to Indigenous Land and Territorial Acknowledgements for Cultural Institutions is a comprehensive guide for institutions such as museums, archives, libraries, and universities to recognize and respect Indigenous homelands, inherent sovereignty, and survivance.
Native Land
A website run by the nonprofit organization Native Land Digital that strives to map Indigenous lands in a way that changes, challenges, and improves the way people see the history of their countries and peoples. Includes an interactive map and a territorial acknowledgement guide for those interested in making their own land acknowledgement.