during a time of national crisis, many cornerstones of the college admissions process no longer seem quite so absolute. Contrary to the way it’s framed in textbooks, colonization is an ongoing process. Indigenous people are still here, and their lands are still occupied. In learning to acknowledge this, we can take a first step on the long road toward reconciliation. “At first I thought NKU would totally take care of it.”Two days later, the university releaseda statement The USDAC guide is being used to promote acknowledgment in classrooms, theaters, and cultural venues. Downloads spiked around Thanksgiving, a time when many of us sense the tensions of a family holiday rooted in colonialism. Acknowledgment can pave the way for challenging but productive conversations.