Board Adopted Land Acknowledgement Resolution Statement
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District pays homage to the indigenous people and land on which the FSUSD campuses are located. The district is pleased to provide the following statement, approved by Yocha Dehe Tribal Council 7/23/2019:
"We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we are gathered. 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."
History
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District properties are located on the traditional land(s) of the Patwin people, including the three federally recognized Patwin tribes, Cachil Dehe Band of the Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community, Kletsel Dehe Band, of Wintun Nation and Yochua Dehe Wintun Nation who have lived and continue to live here.
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