我们尊敬地承认，莱克郡学院位于基卡普、皮奥里亚、波塔瓦托米和其他土著民族的祖传家园。我们认识到这些土地对土著人民过去、现在和未来的长期意义。对排斥和消灭土著的历史认识对于防止进一步的暴行至关重要。莱克郡学院承诺承认过去的严重不公，并承诺提高意识，推进教育，邀请真相。
在今年11月的印第安人传统月期间，为了表达对印第安人及其传统的尊重和荣誉，莱克县学院通过了一项土地承认声明，以表彰学院所在土地上的土著人民。
Created by CLC’s Diversity Council, the statement can be read by individuals or organizations to open meetings, classes, presentations and public events held on CLC’s campuses.
Land Acknowledgements are a custom that dates back centuries for many Native communities and nations. It helps with understanding the history of the land and those who lived on it throughout history. In doing so, it raises awareness about ongoing issues within different communities.
You can find what land you are standing on by going to theNative Land website.