Being Good Neighbors

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Spokane People and take a moment of pause to acknowledge not only the impact of the colonization of this land but also the strength and resiliency of the Spokane people and their relatives. We recognize the Spokane People as stewards of this land and the relationship that exists between area indigenous people and their traditional lands since time immemorial. We give thanks to the traditions and legacy of the indigenous people and their descendants and pledge to work to cultivate a relationship and honor their stewardship and values.

Being Good Neighbors

Why a Land Acknowledgement?

This Land Acknowledgement exists as a statement to Indigenous Persons who are here and who’ve been here since time immemorial. This statement does not exist in the past tense, but instead serves as a first step toward relationship building and supportive association. At Flora and Fauna Learning Center SPC, we value being good neighbors not only within our small community of families and educators but also to the people and the land we will explore in outings in the future. We acknowledge we have much to learn about land management and practices from the Indigenous Persons who have been and are still here, and are excited to create space to continue learning, growing, and being good neighbors.