INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Strides Collective recognizes and honors the stolen land we reside on. We understand that land acknowledgements are a present and ever-ongoing act, and that colonialism does not exist solely as a horror of the past. We hope that by taking time to recognize the history of this land, we can continue to make changes for the better and understand our place in this world. This land was stolen via genocide, ethnic cleansing, and forced removal. It will always be Indigenous land. 

Currently, The Strides Collective does not have a singular designated location, but members are on the following land:
Lənape Haki-nk (Lenni-Lenape), occupied by our members in New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Munsee Lenape, occupied by our members in the New York City metropolitan area.  

Land acknowledgement is a small piece in the grand scheme of reparations. In providing this statement, we hope that others will stand with us in solidarity. Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples can also look like:

• Donating time and money to indigenous-lead organizations

• Returning land

• Amplifying voices of Indigenous people and actively fighting against erasure 

To learn more about land acknowledgement, what it means, how you can acknowledge the land you live on, and to learn whose land you live on, please visit the following resources below.