In 2020 passed a resolution called “Acknowledgement of Indigenous People’s Day” the School Board the Corvallis School District. And, on October 8, 2026, members of the board took turns reading the resolution aloud during a public meeting. In the resolution, the School Board describes Christopher Columbus’ voyage as leading to “slavery” and “genocidal acts;” they also seem to state that their version of Columbus is what students in the district will learn while at school.
The following statements were included in the district’s new resolution:
- Christopher Columbus, a man who is inaccurately described as having “discovered” the Americas, came upon land that was already inhabited by Indigenous Peoples.
- Columbus’ voyage to the Americas led to the introduction of transatlantic slavery, land dispossession, and genocidal acts against Indigenous Peoples.
- Education is a necessary component for creating a more equitable and anti-racist community, nation, and world.
- The Corvallis School District has made a commitment to equity and anti-racism.
- The Corvallis School District recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions made in our community by Indigenous People and commits to ensure greater understanding of these contributions by all students through Oregon SB-13 curriculum.
The School Board meeting started with the members taking turns reading the resolution.
