Beyond a Land Acknowledgment: Recognizing Shortcomings, Mobilizing Possibilities

Office of Diversity and Inclusion 2020-2021 Indigenous Webinar Series

Aerial view of The Ohio State University Oval

Beyond a Land Acknowledgment: Recognizing Shortcomings, Mobilizing Possibilities

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

During the webinar, we will:

  • Review the history and growing attention of Land Acknowledgments at The Ohio State University
  • Consider the relationship and emerging tension between Land Acknowledgements and Land Grant Institutions and Ohio State specifically
  • Suggest what is beyond a Land Acknowledgement for Ohio State

Panelists

  • Michael Charles, PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering, NSF Graduate Research Fellow
  • Co-host Shannon Gonzales-Miller, PhD, ODI Director, Scholarships and Grants
  • Melissa Jacob, PhD, Intercultural Specialists, American Indian Initiatives, MCC
  • Co-host Timothy San Pedro, PhD, Associate Professor, EHE
  • Deondre Smiles, PhD, President's Post-Doc, History

Need accommodations?

If you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in this activity, please send an email to Shannon Gonzales-Miller at gonzales-miller.1@osu.edu. You will be contacted by someone from our staff to discuss your specific needs.

Co-sponsors

Indigenous Community of Graduate and Professional Students

Office of Student Life Multicultural Center