Mat-Su school district removes Indigenous land acknowledgment signs, halts land statements at events

**Summary:**The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District has removed Indigenous land acknowledgment signs and discontinued the practice of offering land acknowledgment statements at school events. This decision was made due to concerns that land acknowledgments are divisive for the community. The district is now using a shared histories and service recognition statement that acknowledges various groups, including Indigenous people, explorers, settlers, colonists, military, teachers, and healthcare workers. This change has sparked strong reactions, with Native leaders expressing disappointment and some residents and board members supporting the decision. The district's focus is now on a broader statement intended to include everyone who has contributed to the region. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.