The Division of Equity and Inclusion formally acknowledges the land of Indigenous peoples on which UMBC is located and encourages all in our community to share the following statement:
UMBC was established upon the land of the Piscataway and Susquehannock peoples. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. We humbly offer our respect to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place.
Please read here for more information on the purpose of land acknowledgment.
Although this statement is the current (October 12, 2020) Land Acknowledgement Statement, this may be updated by DOIE as the need arises.
Resources:
- Frequently Asked Questions about Land Acknowledgement
- Land Acknowledgement Presentation to Library Staff Day 2021 by Maggie Holland, Ph.D., Associate Professor, GES, on behalf of the Inclusion Council
- Native Land Finder
- Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day