Land acknowledgments have become increasingly common nationwide over the past few years. Many mainstream public events — from soccer games and performing arts productions to city council meetings and corporate conferences — begin with these formal statements recognizing Indigenous communities' rights to territories seized by colonial powers. The 2024 Democratic National Convention began with an introduction reminding delegates how the convention is being held on land that was "forcibly removed" from Indigenous tribes. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Zach Pahmahmie and Tribal Council Secretary Lorrie Melchior took to the stage at the start of the convention where they welcomed the Democratic Party to their "ancestral homelands."
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@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
Yes
@Albion-was-rightRepublican7mos7MO
Land acknowledgment statements are purely symbolic and do not result in any tangible benefits for Indigenous communities. Rather than focusing on historical grievances, efforts should be directed toward actionable solutions that address current issues, such as poverty, healthcare, and education. Mandating these acknowledgments can also foster unnecessary division, reinforcing a sense of guilt rather than promoting unity and moving forward as a nation. forcing organizations to adopt such statements infringes on their freedom of speech and imposes a political narrative that not everyone may agree with.
The right of conquest negates any need to acknowledge that lands originally belonged to indigenous Americans.
@ISIDEWITH7mos7MO
No
@Albion-was-rightRepublican7mos7MO
Symbolic gestures like land acknowledgments do little to address the real issues faced by Indigenous communities. According to a 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Native American populations suffer from poverty rates nearly twice the national average and face significantly higher rates of health disparities such as diabetes and heart disease. While land acknowledgments are intended to raise awareness, they often substitute for real, substantive action that could improve living conditions. Instead of focusing on symbolic statements, more resources should be all… Read more
While land acknowledgment is vital, making grand and generalized statements in public gatherings helps no one. Give the land back.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
And break America apart. I'd like to see you try.
@9TVP5KJ7mos7MO
I feel that the amount of emphasis placed on it should be reduced, but it is never a bad thing to aknowledge those who came before us.
@9ZBHJWD6mos6MO
The property can have plaques and educational resources but acknowledgment statements during events are not necessary
@9TRD4HS7mos7MO
Acknowledging the history of the land, and how we got it, is important but how does it really help anyone to just point out that fact and make generalized apologetic statements but take no action. Most if not all of the land owned by countries today was taken from another country/people at some point or another(the morality of this is a different topic). And these land were not just seized by 'colonial powers' but also taken after the United States was formed (and had it's independence) by the United States.
@B4CSCQ2Independent4wks4W
No, the past is the past and none of us who are alive today are responsible for any events that happened in the 1600s and therefore no one should have to feel sorry for something that was out of their control.
@B24MT2B5mos5MO
No, instead of performative gestures, Indigenous communities should receive active support from these organizations
Yes, and a portion of profits should go to local indigenous communities or whatever culture was originally from the land being used.
@B3RZQQ92mos2MO
We should have land acknowledgement statements, but they should not be required by any form of federal government
@B3DVFJ9 2mos2MO
Not Mandated. It should not be mandatory because then it causes tension, if it is voluntary, that shows support more than if forced.
@B34MFZD2mos2MO
No Indians didn’t believe in land ownership so not there’s and plus they came over from a land bridge so again not their land
Yes, and they should also show their support to the Native peoples who's land their on in a tangible way
@B2JHYYNIndependent3mos3MO
This is part of an ideological movement that include struggle sessions. Its made to divide people into groups.
@B2J5DTC3mos3MO
Land acknowledgement statements are performative, and are empty words. There has to be a better way to acknowledge, support, and benefit native communities.
@B2HH43X3mos3MO
Yes, but only if there is real action being taken to restore some sovereignty of that land to indigenous people
@B2GZZ793mos3MO
No, it would seem pointless since every single land in America was forcibly removed from the control of native populations.
@B29BRXZ4mos4MO
I believe it depends on the event. If the event is related to the land or could potentially disrupt the traditions and/or lives of those who inhabit it they should have land acknowledgments. Additionally, the land acknowledgment should be at the request of the indigenous peoples of the land.
@B298CS84mos4MO
Organizations and agencies should choose whether to include land acknowledgment statements on their own.
@B26BKP5 4mos4MO
No, While land acknowledgment is vital, making grand and generalized statements in public gatherings helps no one. Give the land back.
@9ZQGBM2 5mos5MO
Yes, if it promotes awareness and education but not used as a divisive technique to continue creating segregation.
No, it's entirely hypocritical for simply say we're sorry for mass murdering you and taking your land. Instead, governmental agencies should provide more opportunities for those on Indian Reservations.
@9TRLCTK7mos7MO
No, this is performative. These indigenous peoples deserve true reparations. Not some fake semblance of recognition of the atrocities committed by colonials.
It’s nice to acknowledge it but ultimately useless because you’re not returning the land to its original owners or even allowing them use
@9TR4VHP7mos7MO
Us should just adopt a broad brush policy to acknowledge the harmful practices that founded this country ( natives and slaves) with policies and broad educational materials available in all affected communities
@9TQ2FQ87mos7MO
It generally depends on what the public event is about, if it has nothing to do about the land then no, but if it has everything to do with the land and the history of the land then maybe we should acknowledge the indigenous who lived there before.
@9TPX7WG7mos7MO
Yes, but only at the first event of the season or first event of a tournament. This would also include when a new public facility is opened.
@9Z96JP3Republican6mos6MO
No, because the only people you would be acknowledging are the Americans, our land does not belong to American Indians and we owe them nothing
@9YFVPC4 6mos6MO
No, the United States stole all the land from natives, it is redundant to have a “land acknowledgement” statement.
@9XNYPCS6mos6MO
It’s fine if an event chooses to, but it’s not remotely important enough of an issue to make it a requirement.
@9XDGR6C6mos6MO
No, because the only people you would be referring to are Americans, our land does not belong to American Indians
@9WX36BX6mos6MO
I typically don’t see the history of a location presented during ceremony but I suppose it’s honorable.
@9WTKCJN6mos6MO
No, as land acknowledgments are a shallow form of addressing the history of this nation and its wrongful seizure of land from Indigenous peoples. While the gesture and sentiment can be well-meaning, it is not a productive step in reckoning with the origins of much of this country.
@54GWHT8 6mos6MO
Public events should not be forced to make land acknowledgement statements, but they can if the organizers choose to.
@ShortTimeNoSeeLibertarian 7mos7MO
It is up to the individual or organization running the event to decide whether to include land acknowledgment statements.
The organizations/groups holding the public events can make land acknowledgement statements if they want to
@9TWP69Z7mos7MO
Only if the land is being held on indigenous land or land that is majorly significant to indigenous people.
@9TWNSPS7mos7MO
Unless the event doesn't have to do or relate to the Indigenous tribes, I see no reason to mention it.
@9TVHZJF7mos7MO
I think yes in some cases, but in other cases it can become too big of an issue and is less relevant. If we did this for every public event the event would last years.
@9TS6FHH7mos7MO
I think if you want land acknowledgment statements, go ahead. But, I don't feel like it should be required.
@9TTFD6W7mos7MO
There's a time and a place to acknowledge our past. If the public event is related to indigenous tribes then maybe. Otherwise, I don't think doing it at all types of major public events is helpful in furthering awareness. Instead it turns people off to their cause.
@9TTD7T77mos7MO
I really do not care. If it īs important to native communities, continue. If it is not, then no need for white people to virtue signal.
@9TTD33CRepublican7mos7MO
maybe to an extent they are getting adequate compensation for what happened but its nice to give them some recognition
@9TTCZN87mos7MO
No, because it does not materially help indigenous people; they should be paid reparations and given back their land
@9TT5LHW7mos7MO
Land Acknowledgment is superficial at best. Land Back is the proper policy stance that should be implemented.
@9TT2V6L7mos7MO
I think we should acknowledge it is stolen land but we don't need to do it every time we have an event.
They sound more like bragging. They offer little -- entirely performative. Yes, there's an educational aspect to learning the name of the tribe that was used and abused for stolen land, but it's ultimately for US, non indigenous folks, to feel a sense of moral superiority, absolving themselves of complicity by means of virtue signaling. I am, of course, in favor of increased visibility and education around First Nations history. Something similar to Berlin's gold plaque program, memorializing holocaust victims at their places of residence, would be more appropriate and contextually significant.
@9TS93MN7mos7MO
Yes but only if it's a holiday,historical event,a movement taking place there,or when an artist/influencer wants to bring that acknowlegdement
@9TS6R467mos7MO
I feel like it depends on where these public events are taking place because in some places its just unnecessary and for other places it could be very important.
@9TRV2LMIndependent7mos7MO
No, that's not actually doing anything for Native Americans. How about reparations and reforms for them?
That's cool and all but we should actually do something to provide reparations for Native American populations.
@9TRF92FProgressive7mos7MO
Not necessarily- but there should be a better national understanding that Native Americans were on the land that became the United States and give more support to Native American nations
@9TR2X3L7mos7MO
bro we took all the land from the native Americans pushed them out it doesn't matter anymore land this land that its all about money.
@9TQZ9S37mos7MO
They should acknowledge the stoleness of the land if they plan to actually do something about it rather than just giving lip service.
@9TQXT8R7mos7MO
Ask the opinion of the local indigenous groups still residing in the areas and go based on their guidance for each event as a gesture of respect to their communities- it’s the least we can do. Some communities may have various opinions, or their opinions may change over time.
@9TQWMYP7mos7MO
It really depends on the style of the event, I think at a university lecture it makes sense but maybe not at that same universities football games.
@9TQ7ZD67mos7MO
If they are so inclined to take action beyond stating that the land was unfairly stolen from First Nation people
@9TPT2YM7mos7MO
I think that only including it doesn't really help the indigenous people. Maybe they could add some kind of tax that gets paid to indigenous reserves or something.
@JRL17766mos6MO
No, Westward Expansion occurred a long time ago and many indigenous tribes also fought against each other for land.
@9WX4ZTD6mos6MO
Depends on the place. If there are natives in the area, then yes, but there are some places where that presence is not there, and it makes no sense to have those acknowledgments
@MJStevens94Republican 6mos6MO
Public events should not be forced to make land acknowledgment statements, but they can if the organizers choose to.
@9VYTSJZ 6mos6MO
It should be optional, not required. Land acknowledgement also doesn't go far enough. We need Land Back!
@9VYMB4W7mos7MO
If the event is large enough, and there is a clear and obvious history of ownership, then land acknowledgements should be made.
@chasarch 7mos7MO
What do indigenous people want? Do they want land acknowledgment statements? Do they want their land back? Do they want reparations?
@9VQ523L7mos7MO
I don't think acknowledgment means anything unless we are willing to actually do something about reaffirming or giving reparation for the people's right to their ancestral land.
@9VJ52VL7mos7MO
No, we conquered America fair and square and should never, ever apologise for bringing Christianity, civilisation, free markets, and constitutionalism to a continent previously locked in the darkness of heathen idol worship, constant war, cannibalism, human sacrifice, no private property, and unlimited arbitrary power.
@9TSWBWZ7mos7MO
Neither, the organizers of each event should decide if they wish to make a land acknowledgement statement
@9TSGZR8Republican7mos7MO
it depends on where like politically sure, but sports not because I'm there to watch the game, not that.
@@1876-Elbert6mos6MO
@9XWLTYN6mos6MO
yes and no because I understand that they are descended from these tribes but they are not like there ancestors I understand preserving some of the history of your ancestors but not hindering the development of the nation for your tribal ground land gets taken empires fall I understand we cant forget the past but we also cant hold on to it
@B47F34N1mo1MO
I think It can be important to acknowledge how the land was seized but if it had already been acknowledged many times already recently on the same place the concert is taking place on then it shouldn't be required but is up to the event holsters if they want to acknowledge it or not
@B3ML6292mos2MO
Yes, but if they are know to orginally reside in that land before there predassor were move off from it.
@MAGA_Deplorable 6mos6MO
No, the Indians were primitive and barbaric and constantly locked in warfare, enslaving one another, eating one another, raping one another, and offering each other up as human sacrifices. No American should never have to apologise for bringing civilisation to this continent.
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