At this place called Shenandoah University, we respectfully acknowledge that its name and lands are taken from Indigenous peoples and their ways of life. As members of the university community, we acknowledge that we live, work, and learn on this land. We honor its original stewards and their living descendants. As critical, reflective, and intentional thinkers, we will not ignore the painful history of stolen lands, forced removal, and the elimination of Indigenous peoples and cultures. In the spirit of community, we commit to confronting the past and recognizing the perpetual impacts of colonization. We embrace Indigenous resilience, cultural pride, wisdom, self-determination, and sovereignty. As ethical, compassionate citizens, we value and celebrate our collective diversity and will work to build better futures for all peoples.