Recognition

Land Acknowlegement

The Fargo-Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness acknowledges that we occupy the sacred ancestral lands of the First Nations cultures of North Dakota and Minnesota.

A formal and expanded Land Acknowledgment is being developed by the Coalition Board of Directors and will be published here in 2022 when completed.

Printable Land Acknowledgement Poster (will be posted with final statement is approved)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a land acknowledgement?

A land acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes and respects the Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land.

Why a land acknowledgement?

The FM Coalition recognized the importance of establishing an official land acknowledgement statement as a way to expand inclusivity.

Recognizing land allows for the creation of a safe space, open dialogue, and community building. It is a way to acknowledge, appreciate, and respect the land we meet on while also recognizing the Indigenous Peoples (past and present) who live and work the land.

When/where should this land acknowledgement be used?

A land acknowledgement is usually verbally given before the start of a large gathering or special event. The FM Coalition land acknowledgement was also crafted for written materials and for use by Coalition partners.