• The Î÷Ê©Ö±²¥APP School District sits on the traditional homeland of the Eklutna Dena'ina. The District is committed to recognizing and celebrating the culture and language of the Dena'ina people. We are grateful for the  partnership with Eklutna Inc. for leasing the land for nearly 50 years where five ASD schools reside.(Eagle River, Birchwood, Mirror Lake, Gruening, Chugiak) 

     

    On October 18, 2022 the Î÷Ê©Ö±²¥APP Î÷Ê©Ö±²¥APP passed a , directing the Superintendent to promote the necessary collaboration between the Eydlughet (Eklutna) Tribe and the Î÷Ê©Ö±²¥APP School District to write a “living” Land Acknowledgment statement.

     

    Land Acknowledgment:

    We acknowledge that we gather here today on the traditional lands of the Dena'ina People of Upper Cook Inlet. For thousands of years, the Dena'ina People have been and continue to be the stewards of this land. ASD is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is with honor and respect that we recognize all Indigenous people who live and learn in our community.

     

    The Indigenous Education department is grateful for the collaboration with the Native Village of Eklutna in writing this land acknowledgment. Chin'an, thank you to the Eklutna Tribe for your continued partnership with our community.

     

    Honoring Dena'ina Land