this is what's so ironic about the current struggle around land acknowledgements at Ohio State - those of us trying to roll back the university's new restrictions on land acknowledgements are mostly pretty ambivalent about them! But saying you *can't* do them? That's a big, obvious problem!
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
this is what's so ironic about the current struggle around land acknowledgements at Ohio State - those of us trying to roll back the university's new restrictions on land acknowledgements are mostly pretty ambivalent about them! But saying you *can't* do them? That's a big, obvious problem!
collective memory is something you have to work at constantly, and the persistent drumbeat of land acknowledgements is an extremely valuable way to produce widespread consciousness of basic material fact of dispossession and genocide
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
collective memory is something you have to work at constantly, and the persistent drumbeat of land acknowledgements is an extremely valuable way to produce widespread consciousness of basic material fact of dispossession and genocide
more to the point: "this doesn't do anything" / "this is performative (derogatory)" is a criticism of land acknowledgements I find compelling from people actively engaged in reparations projects and pretty much no else
November 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
more to the point: "this doesn't do anything" / "this is performative (derogatory)" is a criticism of land acknowledgements I find compelling from people actively engaged in reparations projects and pretty much no else
Since I'm reflecting on land acknowledgements at the moment, here's an opportunity to share one of my favourite, short pieces of Indigenous satire.
walkingeaglenews.com/2017/12/19/l...
walkingeaglenews.com/2017/12/19/l...
Land acknowledgement malfunctions, causing land to be briefly returned to First Nations
A land acknowledgement at an event in Regina malfunctioned on Tuesday, causing the city and huge parts of Saskatchewan to be briefly returned to First Nations. Land acknowledgements are statements ...
walkingeaglenews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Since I'm reflecting on land acknowledgements at the moment, here's an opportunity to share one of my favourite, short pieces of Indigenous satire.
walkingeaglenews.com/2017/12/19/l...
walkingeaglenews.com/2017/12/19/l...
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
I generally treat land acknowledgements like I do corporate DEI trainings: I may inwardly roll my eyes on occasion, but I'm instantly suspicious of people who become outwardly aggrieved by them. For that reason alone I think they actually provide some value.
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I generally treat land acknowledgements like I do corporate DEI trainings: I may inwardly roll my eyes on occasion, but I'm instantly suspicious of people who become outwardly aggrieved by them. For that reason alone I think they actually provide some value.
People will really be like "Oh you believe in Land Acknowledgements? That pales in comparison to my strategy of reaping the benefits of settler colonialism and doing nothing about it"--Though to be fair they never actually do anything about it.
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
People will really be like "Oh you believe in Land Acknowledgements? That pales in comparison to my strategy of reaping the benefits of settler colonialism and doing nothing about it"--Though to be fair they never actually do anything about it.
A lot of Native folks are critical of land acknowledgements, myself included, and in some spaces, that criticism has led folks to incorporate actual calls for material solidarity with Native folks, or to meaningfully draw connections between types of actions people can take against colonial violence
November 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A lot of Native folks are critical of land acknowledgements, myself included, and in some spaces, that criticism has led folks to incorporate actual calls for material solidarity with Native folks, or to meaningfully draw connections between types of actions people can take against colonial violence
I lost my job, my kids have measles, and I was just detained by ICE for 10 days despite being a citizen carrying Real ID. But at least I know the Oberlin Student Senate won’t be doing land acknowledgements any more.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I lost my job, my kids have measles, and I was just detained by ICE for 10 days despite being a citizen carrying Real ID. But at least I know the Oberlin Student Senate won’t be doing land acknowledgements any more.
I think land acknowledgements are kind of silly but it completely blew my mind that anyone could get so mad they’d leave a show over it.
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I think land acknowledgements are kind of silly but it completely blew my mind that anyone could get so mad they’d leave a show over it.
I think people take issue with the hypocrisy of giving land acknowledgements while still silencing natives or benefitting from colonialism & the like.
November 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I think people take issue with the hypocrisy of giving land acknowledgements while still silencing natives or benefitting from colonialism & the like.
I think my wokest opinion is that the land acknowledgements are true and have obvious consequences for policies like reparations or similar
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I think my wokest opinion is that the land acknowledgements are true and have obvious consequences for policies like reparations or similar
Because land acknowledgements are performative bullshit. I'm not a "leftist" or "progressive" or anything, I'm just me. I'm a Lakota.
It's not "anyone even remotely progressive" that have an issue with it, it's Indigenous people.
It's not "anyone even remotely progressive" that have an issue with it, it's Indigenous people.
I wasn't familiar with this term. I just looked it up, and how could anyone who's even remotely progressive have an issue with this?
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Because land acknowledgements are performative bullshit. I'm not a "leftist" or "progressive" or anything, I'm just me. I'm a Lakota.
It's not "anyone even remotely progressive" that have an issue with it, it's Indigenous people.
It's not "anyone even remotely progressive" that have an issue with it, it's Indigenous people.
very weird to see a bunch of non-natives implying you're a fake progressive or something if you dont support land acknowledgements when the most positive sentiment I usually hear about them from other natives is a sort of ambivalence at best
November 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
very weird to see a bunch of non-natives implying you're a fake progressive or something if you dont support land acknowledgements when the most positive sentiment I usually hear about them from other natives is a sort of ambivalence at best
Like yes, land acknowledgements shouldn't be the end point of activism and awareness regarding indigenous people. We should push people to do more. But we should also never cede the "performative" ground. Esp in times where the performative is still a threat to the fascists.
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Like yes, land acknowledgements shouldn't be the end point of activism and awareness regarding indigenous people. We should push people to do more. But we should also never cede the "performative" ground. Esp in times where the performative is still a threat to the fascists.
Land acknowledgements are based in Indigenous practices?
The backlash against them among "progressives" who are seemingly unaware of this fact has been disturbing to see.
The backlash against them among "progressives" who are seemingly unaware of this fact has been disturbing to see.
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Land acknowledgements are based in Indigenous practices?
The backlash against them among "progressives" who are seemingly unaware of this fact has been disturbing to see.
The backlash against them among "progressives" who are seemingly unaware of this fact has been disturbing to see.
I am going to get through the next six-eight weeks of being housebound with books and good company. Today I am much helped by @sarahkat.bsky.social’s fabulous Fernseed and humbled to find Hookland mentioned in the acknowledgements.
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I am going to get through the next six-eight weeks of being housebound with books and good company. Today I am much helped by @sarahkat.bsky.social’s fabulous Fernseed and humbled to find Hookland mentioned in the acknowledgements.
You know who participates in public land acknowledgements? The leaders of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
You know what those First Nations are getting through public policy? Their land back.
You know what those First Nations are getting through public policy? Their land back.
November 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
You know who participates in public land acknowledgements? The leaders of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
You know what those First Nations are getting through public policy? Their land back.
You know what those First Nations are getting through public policy? Their land back.
My wokest opinion is land acknowledgements should be mandatory plus, taking a cue from our own Dalhousie Indigenous Student society, *every single time* it must include a concise progress report on what the institution's actually done to advance indigenous studies, student support, and land return.
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
My wokest opinion is land acknowledgements should be mandatory plus, taking a cue from our own Dalhousie Indigenous Student society, *every single time* it must include a concise progress report on what the institution's actually done to advance indigenous studies, student support, and land return.
Today is the OFFICIAL publication day for TEXTILE SHAKESPEARE! Please indulge me: I want to say a little (perhaps rather a lot) about it and share my acknowledgements - and a discount code! Appropriately,🧵1/10
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today is the OFFICIAL publication day for TEXTILE SHAKESPEARE! Please indulge me: I want to say a little (perhaps rather a lot) about it and share my acknowledgements - and a discount code! Appropriately,🧵1/10
This is not an exaggeration by the way - note the university's response to Myron Gaines's Nazi salute on the left (condemn but allow) and their policy restricting land acknowledgements on the right (prohibited from event programs, meeting agendas, etc)
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This is not an exaggeration by the way - note the university's response to Myron Gaines's Nazi salute on the left (condemn but allow) and their policy restricting land acknowledgements on the right (prohibited from event programs, meeting agendas, etc)
Nothing like reading a physics book and finding a thanks to Epstein in the acknowledgements, Lee Smolin.
Really wild how all these Harvard scientists and mathematics guys constantly talked about how Jeffrey Epstein was this brilliant, "misunderstood" man and then you read his emails and he's clearly a barely literate lecher, extremely easy to understand
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Nothing like reading a physics book and finding a thanks to Epstein in the acknowledgements, Lee Smolin.
I wonder what the base rate of land acknowledgements are? Like they aren't a thing I encounter in day to day life. I think maybe there was one at No Kings, and I think one at a recent conference keynote. That's it for the past ~5 years.
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I wonder what the base rate of land acknowledgements are? Like they aren't a thing I encounter in day to day life. I think maybe there was one at No Kings, and I think one at a recent conference keynote. That's it for the past ~5 years.
The thing that’s frustrating about the Larry Summers thing is, plenty of these guys still have university jobs - or worse, jobs at the philanthropies we’re all beholden to. I can post our guy’s book acknowledgements on here all I want, and nothing happens. Will Larry resign? Doubt it
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The thing that’s frustrating about the Larry Summers thing is, plenty of these guys still have university jobs - or worse, jobs at the philanthropies we’re all beholden to. I can post our guy’s book acknowledgements on here all I want, and nothing happens. Will Larry resign? Doubt it
Land acknowledgements are a scam to make bougie white folks feel good without having to do anything.
We need to transition from thinking we can own and pass on/inherit land WE STOLE to something more like stewardship—responsibilities owed in exchange for temporary residence.
Give. The. Land. Back.
We need to transition from thinking we can own and pass on/inherit land WE STOLE to something more like stewardship—responsibilities owed in exchange for temporary residence.
Give. The. Land. Back.
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Land acknowledgements are a scam to make bougie white folks feel good without having to do anything.
We need to transition from thinking we can own and pass on/inherit land WE STOLE to something more like stewardship—responsibilities owed in exchange for temporary residence.
Give. The. Land. Back.
We need to transition from thinking we can own and pass on/inherit land WE STOLE to something more like stewardship—responsibilities owed in exchange for temporary residence.
Give. The. Land. Back.