Sacramento City College Honors Native American Heritage Month

In November, we observe National Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the rich cultures, languages, histories, and enduring resilience of Native American Nations. We recognize the sovereignty and invaluable land stewardship practices of Tribal Nations and reflect on Sacramento’s history, which includes the dispossession, challenges, and resilience of present-day Tribal citizens not only in this region but also across the United States.

Sacramento City College takes this moment to share the official Land Acknowledgement Statement, which has been carefully crafted in consultation with local Tribes to pay respect to the Tribal Nations. We encourage everyone to reflect on this statement and recognize the history, resilience, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples.

"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."

This month and throughout the year, we are committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty and to continuing our work to establish and maintain legal and ethical relationships with local Tribal Nations. We also support our American Indian and Alaskan Native students and employees.