10/12/2026
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day we acknowledge that we at the University of Indianapolis live, work, and learn on the traditional homelands of the Miami, Shawnee, Peoria, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, and Delaware peoples. We recognize that we, as a community, are beneficiaries of the United States government’s removal of these tribes from their homelands. Furthermore, we recognize that this land remains a significant part of the Miami, Shawnee, Peoria, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, and Delaware heritage landscapes today and that we, as a campus community, will care for the land in a manner that honors their traditions.
We commit to amplifying Indigenous voices and perspectives, developing relationships of mutual respect with tribal communities, educating ourselves and our students about historical and current injustices; recognizing and celebrating Indigenous people, their histories, and their contributions to society; and working to make our campus an inviting and supportive place for Indigenous faculty, staff, students, and community members.
We encourage our students, faculty, staff, and campus community members to engage with Indigenous people and communities, to learn the histories of the land and people, and to reflect upon the importance of this place to those Indigenous communities.
