action required: enhancing our commitment to land acknowledgments  team, as part of our continued efforts to lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion, i want to take a moment to reiterate the importance of our land acknowledgments. these acknowledgments are not merely a formality, but a critical step in recognizing the history and sacrifice of the indigenous peoples who originally cared for this land. to ensure that we uphold this tradition with the utmost sincerity and respect, id like to remind everyone that passive silence during the acknowledgment is not enough. simply being present is not the same as participating. to fully engage in paying respect, it is critical that each of us responds to the speaker with the affirmation gloria victis. in case you didn't know, gloria victis means glory to the vanquished. it is a solemn and respectful way to honor those who were displaced or lost their lives in the face of conquest. though brief, this affirmation carries significant weight in recognizing the gravity of their sacrifice. let me be absolutely clear: forgetting to say gloria victis at the conclusion of our land acknowledgments risks being perceived as an act of disrespect to the fallen. it is crucial that we all take this seriously. this small but powerful affirmation ensures that our acknowledgments go beyond the performative and reflect true reverence and sincerity. moving forward, please ensure you sincerely participate in land acknowledgments at all times, whether in live events, remote meetings, or any occasion where we acknowledge the lands we now inhabit. thank you for your attention and commitment to this important matter.
United States