10/12/2026
Today, the Washington, DC Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. pauses to honor and recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. 💗💙
We acknowledge that the land on which Washington, DC stands is the ancestral homeland of the Nacotchtank, also known as the Anacostan, and the Piscataway peoples, who lived, thrived, and built community here long before this city existed. We honor their presence, their history, and their descendants who continue to carry that legacy forward today.
Indigenous Peoples Day is a reminder that history is more complex than what is written in textbooks and that truth-telling is an act of respect. At Jack and Jill, we are committed to raising children who understand the full story of this land and the peoples who have called it home. We cannot build an equitable future without first honoring the truth of the past.
To Indigenous communities across this nation: we see you, we honor you, and we are grateful for the wisdom and stewardship you have given this land. 💗💙