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Land Acknowledgement

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) is part of our core principles. Our organization recognizes the reality that cultural biases and systemic racism impact communities of color in the Sacramento area, and beyond, and it is part of our ongoing goals to dismantle those systems through racially-equitable practices

We look for creative ways to rethink systems and policies to better serve and support communities of color whenever possible and are in an ongoing process of examining and questioning the practices that have been traditionally deemed “professional,” which have been part of the oppression of marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

As we create our events, programs, and collective projects, we continuously strive to provide an inclusive, accessible environment with a low barrier to entry for anyone interested in experiencing the beauty and joy of the performing arts.

We recognize that we occupy the tribal lands of Sacramento’s Indigenous people. We hope to honor and acknowledge the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today – the Nisenan, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok/Me-wuk, and Patwin Wintun peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria. May we elevate them today in the active practice of acknowledgment and appreciation for their history, contributions, and lives – past and present.

We hope to continue and expand our focus on creating works that are open and welcoming to adults of every age, ethnicity, race, color, religious background, nationality, ability, gender identity, and sexual identity.

As part of our commitment to recognizing, acknowledging, and elevating Indigenous voices, we will make a small donation each month to the California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project, or “CHIRP.” CHIRP is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and their mission is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate Nisenan culture. You can donate and learn more about them here: https://chirpca.org/

Although we are happy to support this organization’s mission, please note that the views and/or actions of this organization do not necessarily reflect the views of Empire Arts Collective.

If you would like to recommend an Indigenous arts organization for us to support, please complete this Google form. Thank you!

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