The UMass Dartmouth Student Government Association (SGA) acknowledges that the land we occupy is the traditional and ancestral home of the Wampanoag tribes, including the Mashpee, Nauset, Nantucket, Pennacook, Pokanoket, Pocasset, Seaconke, and other Indigenous nations of Southeast Massachusetts. We express our gratitude to these original caretakers of the land, without whom we would not have access to this space and the opportunities it provides.

We recognize the lasting connection that the Wampanoag Nation has with this land and honor their past, present, and future generations. Our commitment is to support and advocate for the rights and sovereignty of Indigenous communities. We encourage our university community to respect and engage with the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples as we strive to promote justice and equity.