Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Gordon Library is deeply committed to supporting WPI’s diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We create opportunities for equal access and success for our communities. We strive to integrate diverse voices in our programs and services, including our collections, teaching, archives, digital services, research services, and community events and exhibits.
Land Acknowledgement
The Library recognizes and shares WPI’s land acknowledgement.
WPI acknowledges the painful history of genocide in the U.S. for native and indigenous peoples. As a public statement that honors the indigenous people as native inhabitants on this land, WPI honors and respects the many and diverse tribal nations who were forcefully removed from their sacred lands.
WPI would like to recognize the people of the Chaubunagungamaug and Hassanamisco Nipmuc Tribe as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We take this moment to honor their elders, past, present, and emerging. WPI strongly advocates for higher education professionals to honor the land, the original tribal occupants, and the history of where they are located.
Thank you to the Diversity & Inclusive Excellence team for their work in crafting this acknowledgement.
The Gordon Library staff works together with the WPI community to learn and share the histories and experiences of Indigenous Peoples in our region and beyond through resources, events, and scholarship.
The official site of the Tribal Government and Citizens of Nipmuc Nation: https://www.nipmucnation.org/