Land Acknowledgement

You Are Here acknowledges that we are gathering on the ancestral lands of the S'Klallam people, who have stewarded these lands. We honor the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and their enduring relationship with the waters, forests, and mountains of this region. We recognize and respect their continued presence, contributions, and resilience.

We recognize the complexities and complicities around occupying and “owning” Indigenous land and the importance of locating our own presence here with respect for the presence and legacy of Native cultures and the lineage of historical events. We pledge continued education to understand the history of Native tribes of the Olympic Peninsula, Salish Sea, and Pacific Northwest, as well as the far-reaching impact that settler colonialism continues to have on Native nations and communities. 

Additionally, we commit ourselves to learning from and listening to the knowledge and histories of the S'Klallam people and supporting efforts to protect and preserve these lands for future generations.