Sierra Club and many other groups are beginning meetings with
a meaningful gesture to create awareness of the original people of our land,
called a Land Acknowledgment. It offers
recognition and respect to the Native American people and may begin on a small scale to repair the relationship with Native Communities. Colonization is an ongoing process. Stealing land continues, as we see in
pipeline extensions through sacred territory.
We have started meetings by presenting information such as
history of the local tribes, artwork, and current plans for cultural
awareness. Below is a link to a poem
written and performed by Michael Schmidt, accompanied by native flute and drum music honoring
the often forgotten native people and their strife. Through acknowledgment, we all may become
more caring and committed citizens for just and equitable conditions for all
people on our planet.
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