to advance our mission successfully , we must value , engage , and include the rich diversity of all the members of our community .
In seeking to live this commitment faithfully , we must first acknowledge how we are continuously influenced by the collective history of systemic inequity in society at large , despite our commitment to inclusivity . We must learn from our failures and build upon our successes to work toward a more inclusive institution that is rooted in Mercy .
To achieve this , our community must meaningfully internalize this work of transformation ; it will require all to engage in collaborative implementation that strategically integrates inclusion and radical mercy into the curriculum , co-curriculum , administrative structures , practices , decision-making , and culture .
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We recognize and acknowledge that Gwynedd Mercy University stands on the Indigenous territory known as “ Lenapehoking ,” the traditional homelands of the Lenape , also called Lenni-Lenape or Delaware Indians . These are the people who , during the 1680s , negotiated with William Penn to facilitate the founding of the colony of Pennsylvania . Their descendants today include the Delaware Tribe and Delaware Nation of Oklahoma ; the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape , Ramapough Lenape , and Powhatan Renape of New Jersey ; and the Munsee Delaware of Ontario .
Consistent with the University ’ s commitment to Diversity , Equity & Inclusion , we will continue to develop our understanding of the historical and current experiences of all Native peoples .
Learn more about Diversity , Equity , and Inclusion at Gwynedd Mercy University .