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Land Acknowledgment

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, the Nez Perce Tribe and the Yakama Nation are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Welcome

Native American Affairs has been established at Eastern Washington University to provide leadership, guidance and support for Native American initiatives, organizations, and programs that align with the Tribal Nations Advisory Council (TNAC) and Eastern Washington University’s strategic plan.

Our Vision

The vision of the Office of Native American Affairs is to develop and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships between tribal sovereign nations, Urban Indian communities, and Native American organizations. We work to develop, promote, and facilitate protocols of reciprocity as they relate to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.