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Kent School Board drafts land acknowledgement naming Muckleshoot Tribe, commits to partnerships
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The Kent School District Board of Directors met in a public work session to draft a new land acknowledgement and agreed on text naming the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and pledging partnerships and ongoing learning.
The Kent School District Board of Directors met in a public work session to draft a new board land acknowledgement, agreeing on language that names the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and pledges action-oriented partnerships.
Board President Margell opened the session and said the board was seeking a statement that is "specific and accurate," recognizes historical and contemporary relationships to the land, and includes a commitment to action. Superintendent Bella summarized prior steps in the process, noting a May 8 training with an OSPI speaker and that the board had received sample language and resources in September.
Directors read several draft statements aloud and identified recurring themes: reference to "lands" (traditional or ancestral), naming the Muckleshoot people,…
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