… Department Solidarity Statements … Land Acknowledgement Statement Land Acknowledgement The ELAC English Department honors with gratitude and respect the original caretakers of this land and their descendants, people who today call themselves … Tongva, and Kizh people have too often been ignored, marginalized, and removed from our history and awareness as a consequence of these colonial acts. As an educational institution, we recognize our responsibility to highlight Indigenous histories and advocate for practices, policies, and actions that bring justice for past, present and emerging native communities. English Department Solidarity Statements … …