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Land acknowledgements in Oklahoma have emerged from institutions like universities and museums to formally recognize the state's history as traditional Indigenous land, often stemming from settler-colonial policies of forced relocation and assimilation. They became more visible across the U.S. around the mid-2010s as universities, museums, nonprofits, and government agencies sought to recognize Indigenous histories and sovereignty. Their significance lies in honoring Native American history and culture, acknowledging the trauma of removal and displacement, and serving as a step toward better relationships between institutions and the 39 sovereign tribal nations in Oklahoma today.聽

A land acknowledgement stands as a statement of respect and gratitude for the Indigenous people who were stewards of this place, recognizing their historical and ongoing relationship to the land. It is important to understand and commit to action beyond words through events, learning about local tribes or supporting Indigenous communities.聽

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We acknowledge that the 39 sovereign tribal nations inhabiting what is now Oklahoma originate from all four corners of the North American continent, and that indigenousness is hemispheric in scope. We honor the鈥痩and鈥痑nd the people who have stewarded it since time immemorial, and we commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the鈥痩and鈥痺e inhabit for future generations.鈥�