In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, The University of Toledo will celebrate the history, culture and accomplishments of Indigenous peoples throughout November.<\/p>\n
The University recently updated its\u00a0Land Acknowledgement Statement, which is a formal statement that recognizes Indigenous peoples as the traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous peoples and their traditional territories.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe University of Toledo acknowledges that the region of Ohio in which the University sits is the ancestral homelands of the\u00a0Seneca,\u00a0Erie\u00a0and\u00a0Odawa, as well as places of trade for Indigenous peoples, including the Anishinaabe (Ojibwa,\u00a0Pottawatomi), Kilatika, Lenape, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Miami, Munsee, Peoria, Piankashaw, Shawnee, Wea and\u00a0Wyandot,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a steward of public lands, it is our responsibility to understand the history of the land, the peoples who came before us and their continuing ties to this place. We thank them for their strength and resilience in protecting this land and aspire to uphold our responsibilities according to their example.\u201d<\/p>\n
The University encourages members of the campus community to use this statement, as appropriate.<\/p>\n
Throughout Native American Heritage Month, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will share resources to better understand and honor the legacy of Indigenous peoples across our region.<\/p>\n
A Dialogue on Diversity virtual event will take place 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, focused on the\u00a0impact and use of Land Acknowledgment Statements.<\/p>\n
A new website<\/a>\u00a0with the University\u2019s Land Acknowledgement Statement also includes a resource section with articles, books and organizations focused on the history, culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples.<\/p>\n Other Native American Heritage Month events include:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0 Monday, Nov. 8 \u2014 The Office of Multicultural Student Success\u2019 12:30 p.m. screening of the award-winning documentary \u201c \u2018Rumble\u2019 The Indians Who Rocked The World\u201d at Thompson Student Union Room 2500<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0 Tuesday, Nov. 9 \u2014 Family Meal hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Success at 6 p.m. at Thompson Student Union Room 2500<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0 Monday, Nov. 22 \u2014 Family Meal: Native American Day of Remembrance hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Success at noon at Thompson Student Union Room 2500<\/p>\n For more information on Native American Heritage Month\u2019s campus activities,\u00a0visit the celebration\u2019s Invonet site<\/a>.<\/p>\n