Land Acknowledgment
California State University (CSU) Maritime Academy Land Blessing & Land Acknowledgment
We want to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Indigenous People past and present. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional lands.
Land Acknowledgment Ceremony| Wednesday, April 6, 2022
We want to honor the indigenous forbearers who once resided on the expanse that the
Cal Maritime campus now sits.
We want to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Indigenous People
past and present. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people.
Today, there are three federally recognized Patwin tribes: Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun
Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation, and Yocha Dehe
Wintun Nation.
The Patwin people have remained committed to the stewardship of this land over many
centuries. It has been cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young
through generations. We are honored and grateful to be here today on their traditional
lands.
-President Tom Cropper, Cadet Olivia Munoz, and Chairman Anthony Roberts of the Yocha
Dehe Wintun Nation at the Land Acknowledgment and Blessing ceremony.