Edmonds is first in Washington to read indigenous land acknowledgement
Last updated 9/5/2019 at 11:31am
"We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water.” – Edmonds City Council land acknowledgment
All Edmonds City Council meetings will now include a statement acknowledging tribal lands and the indigenous people who have lived – and continue to live – in t...
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