Land Acknowledgement

Out of respect for the many Indigenous peoples who have known the Potomac Valley and its lands and waters as their homeland for thousands of years to the present day, we recognize the Native Nations' past, present, and future unbroken and unbreakable connections to these lands. We honor the resilience and perseverance of these Nations, including the Algonquin, Iroquois, and Siouan peoples, even as colonizers claimed this land as their own.

We were pleased to present the Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers at our annual Carousel Day festival in April 2023, and we will continue to honor Native peoples' culture and history. We are committed to collaborating with and presenting the work of diverse people and cultures.

The Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers returned to the Park for the presentation of Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration in November 2024. Part of the Partnership’s Diverse Voices event series that amplifies the stories of diverse and often-underrepresented groups, Tribal Voices was the first Native American cultural showcase at the Park. The showcase featured performances and storytelling by Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers, Carly Harvey, and Native America’s Protectors along with arts & craft vendors showcasing Native American artwork. Video highlights from this event can be viewed above.  

Thanks to all who attended Tribal Voices: A Native American Heritage Celebration. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did! If you have feedback, we’d love to hear it; you can fill out a short survey here:

Tribal Voices Visitor Feedback Survey

Use these resources to learn more:

Maryland's indigenous people│Piscataway Conoy Tribe│Cedarville Band of the Piscataway│Maryland State Archives Indigenous Records Guide│Land acknowledgements