10/12/2026
On Monday, October 12, we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a time to acknowledge the diverse cultures, histories, and enduring presence of Native Nations, including the Miwok, Maidu, and Nisenan peoples, on whose ancestral lands our campuses reside.
Sacramento City College takes this moment to share the official college Land Acknowledgement Statement, which has been carefully crafted in consultation with local Tribes to pay respect to the Tribal Nations. The college encourages everyone to reflect on this statement and recognize the history, resilience, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples:
We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Sacramento City College as the traditional home of the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan people continue as vibrant and resilient federally recognized and unrecognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. Today, we honor and recognize our Maidu, Miwok and Nisenan tribal neighbors for their contributions as the caretakers of the Sacramento Valley and honor their sustained existence. It is with their blessing and continued guidance that Sacramento City College seeks to provide an accessible, equitable, and supportive institution of learning and experience.
In reflecting on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, SCC commits to acknowledging, engaging, and supporting the sovereignty and visibility of Tribal Nations today and every day. For more information and resources, contact SCC's Native American Student Success Center (NASSC) https://bit.ly/48sdheL
