By Antonia Noori Farzan,Providence Journal, Dec. 31, 2021 Not too long ago, college campuses and gatherings of left-wing activists were the only places where you were likely to hear a “land acknowledgement” statement. Now, you only have to go as far as Barrington Town Hall. Over the last year, a few towns across Rhode Islandhave started […]

The Barrington Town Council unanimously voted to adopt a Land Acknowledgement statement on December 6, 2021. Councilors Jacob Brier and Annelise Conway introduced the measure that will require the statement to be read at the beginning of all future Council meetings. The statement reads: “We recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous […]