We collectively acknowledge that we are located on the traditional, ancestral, and contemporary lands of Indigenous people. We reside on land that was cared for and called home by the Ojibwe people, before them, the Dakota and Northern Cheyenne people, and other Native peoples from time immemorial. Ceded by the Ojibwe in an 1854 treaty, this land holds great historical, spiritual, and personal significance for its original stewards, the Native nations, and the peoples of this region. We recognize and continually support and advocate for the sovereignty of the Native nations in this territory and beyond. 

We recognize the land we are on was forcibly taken by the U.S. government and acknowledge the deliberate actions of generations that came before us to suppress Indigenous Peoples' cultural and spiritual heritage. 

We remain committed to moving in a spirit of reconciliation and accountability by offering this land acknowledgment and continuing to:

• Partner, collaborate, and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities.

• Embrace Indigenous Peoples' past, present, and future contributions.

• Provide space for traditional and contemporary cultural activities.

• Review policies that impact Indigenous Peoples.