H-14 Land Acknowledgement (2024)

Policy Number: H-14

Policy Category: Health Care Delivery

ASDA supports the practice of ancestral land acknowledgments at dental schools to recognize the Indigenous peoples, raise awareness about historical injustices, and promote respectful relationships with the indigenous populations to further the reach of oral health care.

ASDA encourages dental schools to incorporate educational initiatives that highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples within the curriculum, fostering an environment of cultural competency and sensitivity.