Native Land Acknowledgments
Resources and information for Idaho Education Association members about using land acknowledgments to honor the five federally-recognized Indigenous tribes of Idaho.
Voted on and passed by the body of IEA's delegate assembly in April 2024 to:
- create broader public awareness about Indigenous history
- repair relationships with Native communities
- learn from Indigenous protocols of opening up space with reverence and respect
- support reconciliation efforts and inspire ongoing action
Land Acknowledgment Guides
NEA Land Acknowledgment Guide
A land acknowledgment guide with definitions and steps to write your own statement – provided by the National Education Association.
USDAC Honor Native Land Guide
A comprehensive acknowledgment guide and follow-up actions – provided by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture.
USDAC Land Acknowledgment Quick Guide
A simplified list of justifications and script to create your own land acknowledgment – provided by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture.
Identifying Tribal Lands
Native Land Digital provides an online, interactive map displaying the borders and territories of Indigenous nations around the world.
Correct Pronunciation Matters
When land acknowledgments are spoken in public settings, they provide an opportunity for others to learn the correct pronunciation and engage more deeply with Indigenous histories.
Pronunciation Guides
Learn about the languages and proper pronunciations of the five federally-recognized tribes in Idaho by clicking on the names below.
RESOURCES
Land Acknowledgment Resources
- Native Voices in the Classroom — Kessler Keener Foundation
- Native Youth Voices in Idaho – Willow
- Indigenous Idaho Alliance
- Native American Coalition of Boise
- #HonorNativeLand
- Tribal Leaders Directory
- Outline for creating a land acknowledgment statement
- Guide to Land Acknowledgements – Native American Institute – Michigan State University
- A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment | The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)
- ACLU of Northern California Land Acknowledgment
- National Indian Education Association
- NPR Article
Social Media Accounts
Coeur d’Alene
Kootenai – N/A
Nez Perce
Shoshone-Bannock
Shoshone-Paiute
Other Social Media Accounts
Educational Video Resources
Film/Book Resources
Films:
- Fancy Dance (2023)
- PBS – Covenant of the Salmon People
- Reservation Dogs
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Prey
- Rez Ball
Books:
- The Grass Dancer by Mona Susan Power
- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
- We are Grateful-Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell (for elementary aged kids)
- We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
- Indigenous Reads Rising
News/Information Resources
- High Country News – Indigenous Affairs page
- Indian Country Today
- Native News Online
- NEA’s Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month page
- Lily Gladstone Golden Globe Acceptance Speech (first Indigenous woman to win Best Actress)
- Heart of the Monster (A Nez Perce creation story)
- The intergenerational wisdom woven into indigenous stories – Tai Simpson TED Talk
- History and Culture Nez Perce Tribe
- Thanksgiving from an Indigenous Perspective
- Native American Girls Describe the Real History Behind Thanksgiving