Washington State University College of Nursing

Pacific Islander

Empowering Micronesian and Pacific Islander Families

June 6, 2024

By Brad Schwartz

Dr. Connie Nguyen-Truong’s and Micronesian Islander Community Organization’s Innovative Research on Early Learning and Development Dr. Connie Nguyen-Truong, the Principal Investigator (PI) at the Washington State University (WSU) College of […]

Washington State University acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native peoples, who have lived in this region from time immemorial. Currently, there are 42 tribes, 35 of which are federally recognized that share traditional homelands and waterways in what is now Washington State. Some of these are nations and confederacies that represents multiple tribes and bands. The University expresses its deepest respect for and gratitude towards these original and current caretakers of the region. As an academic community, we acknowledge our responsibility to establish and maintain relationships with these tribes and Native peoples, in support of tribal sovereignty and the inclusion of their voices in teaching, research and programming. Washington State University established the Office of Tribal Relations and Native American Programs to guide us in our relationship with tribes and service to Native American students and communities. We also pledge that these relationships will consist of mutual trust, respect, and reciprocity.

WSU's land acknowledgement

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