Sacramento City College has formally adopted the use of a land acknowledgment statement that recognizes the original Tribal Nations of the land where the college has been located for over 100 years. Through this acknowledgment, Sacramento City College pays homage and offers respect and gratitude for citizens of Tribal Nations and their enduring relationship to the land.
Sacramento City College pays homage to the local Tribal Nations and land on which the campus is located. Following consultation with Tribal members and elders, the campus is pleased to provide the following "Land Acknowledgement Statements" that can be used in oral or written form where deemed appropriate.
Land Acknowledgement Statements
Main Campus
The campus encourages those who are interested to use the following language, without edit:
We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Sacramento City College as the traditional home of the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people continue as vibrant and resilient federally recognized and unrecognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. Today, we honor and recognize our Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan tribal neighbors for their contributions as the caretakers of the Sacramento Valley and honor their sustained existence. It is with their blessing and continued guidance that Sacramento City College seeks to provide an accessible, equitable, and supportive institution of learning and experience.
Davis & West Sacramento
The campus encourages those who are interested to use the following language, without edit:
We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Sacramento City College as the traditional home of the Patwin people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Patwin people continue as vibrant and resilient federally recognized and unrecognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. Today, we honor and recognize our Patwin tribal neighbors for their contributions as the caretakers of the Sacramento Valley and honor their sustained existence. It is with their blessing and continued guidance that Sacramento City College seeks to provide an accessible, equitable, and supportive institution of learning and experience.
McClellan Area
The campus encourages those who are interested to use the following language, without edit:
We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Sacramento City College as the traditional home of the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people continue as vibrant and resilient federally recognized and unrecognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. Today, we honor and recognize our Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan tribal neighbors for their contributions as the caretakers of the Sacramento Valley and honor their sustained existence. It is with their blessing and continued guidance that Sacramento City College seeks to provide an accessible, equitable, and supportive institution of learning and experience.
FAQs
What is a Land Acknowledgment?
A Land Acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Tribal Nations as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between these peoples and their traditional territories.
What is the appropriate pronunciation of each of the Indigenous names?
- Miwok [MEE WOK]
- Nisenan [NEE SHINON]
- Maidu [MY DO]
- Patwin [POT WIN]