of the Chinook, Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, Wasco, Tualatin, Kalapuya & Molalla Peoples. We recognize the deep sacredness of this land, and commit ourselves to honor and care for it with reverence and gratitude. We acknowledge the historical impacts and ongoing atrocities of colonization that have, displaced, marginalized, and hurt Indigenous Peoples. We also acknowledge the privilege we hold as individuals benefiting from these same systems of oppression, including white privilege.

In understanding the generational and ongoing trauma of colonization, we wholeheartedly reject and commit to dismantling systems of oppression, white supremacy, colonization, and the exploitation and commodification of people and the Earth. It is our responsibility, as people in a position of privilege, to educate ourselves about the history and trauma that colonization has brought to generations of Indigenous Peoples, amplify Indigenous voices, support Indigenous-led initiatives, and advocate for policies that promote justice, equity, and food and land sovereignty for Indigenous and marginalized communities.

We recognize that true reconciliation requires more than words. Reconciliation requires meaningful action, accountability, and a commitment to ongoing learning and growth. We are dedicated to the fight for Indigenous rights and land justice. By acknowledging our privilege and actively engaging in land back efforts, food security and land stewardship actions, we hope to be able to see the return of the land back to the First Peoples.

We envision an Earth where all beings seen and unseen are free to live, love, and thrive.