Land acknowledgments have become increasingly common nationwide over the past few years. Many mainstream public events — from soccer games and performing arts productions to city council meetings and corporate conferences — begin with these formal statements recognizing Indigenous communities' rights to territories seized by colonial powers. The 2024 Democratic National Convention began with an introduction reminding delegates how the convention is being held on land that was "forcibly removed" from Indigenous tribes. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Zach Pahmahmie and Tribal Council Secretary Lorrie Melchior took to the stage at the start of the convention where they welcomed the Democratic Party to their "ancestral homelands."
Yes, but they should be carried out by a local Indigenous Elder. The act should not be tokenistic.
That should be up the elders of the land an event is held on
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No, I hate it. The country may have been invaded 200 odd years ago, but I wasn't here, it wasn't my choice and every country on earth was invaded at some stage. We're the only country stupid enough to pay people because of it, constantly apologise and do the stupid "Welcome to Country" speech. This is creating a division in the country. It's stupid and needs to be stopped.
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No, but organisers and users should be supported in choosing to include a welcome to country
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Yes, but these need to be done in a nuanced way which does not trivialize or tokenize the practice.
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Yes, and cease land acknowledgement statements at minor or routine public events
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