"Despite over 400 years of colonization, wrought by the legacies of slavery, dispossession, poverty, racism, discrimination, and the termination of tribal status, indigenous peoples continue to make their homes all over the northeastern United Sates."
Framingham State University would like to acknowledge that the land we live, work, learn, and commune on is the original homelands of the Nipmuc tribal nations. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land on which we gather. The Library is committed to honoring Native American and Indigenous Peoples’ heritage by hosting educational events and providing educational resources.