Land Use Acknowledgement

Northwest Education Access (NWEdA) respectfully recognizes that we operate on the traditional stolen land of Coast Salish People, including but not limited to the Duwamish, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Squaxin, Steilacoom, Suquamish, Tulalip, and Puyallup tribes past and present. We acknowledge that this land was stolen through genocide, broken treaties, and continued oppression, and we know that the Native Communities are still fighting for rights, recognitions, and reparations.

This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities but rather serves as a first step toward deeper understanding that NWEdA is taking. We are committed to learning more about the ways in which we can continue to grow and support Native communities.

Please explore this map to learn what land you’re residing on and/or working in. We encourage you to connect directly with the Indigenous nations to learn more about their territories and histories.

Disclaimer: NWEdA is currently on a journey to learn more about how to honor and support Native communities and, as a part of this, how to create the most appropriate land use acknowledgements. The version above—along with our broader work—will go through many interactions. We welcome discussion from community members as we continue to learn and navigate this work. Please reach out to start a conversation.