The Department of Anthropology respectfully acknowledges that the University of Central Florida is located on the traditional lands of the Ais, Apalachee, Calusa, Timucua, and Tocobago tribes, as well as the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. Many members of these Indigenous communities experienced displacement and profound hardships.
As a department, we recognize how these experiences impacted Indigenous communities and acknowledge anthropology’s complex history in relation to Indigenous peoples. We are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous communities in Florida and beyond.
The Department of Anthropology supports:
- Acknowledging the self-determination of indigenous peoples and communities
- Highlighting Indigenous scholarship
- Evaluating anthropology’s historical and contemporary engagement with Indigenous individuals and communities