CT HJ00033

Connecticut General Assembly formally acknowledges that all land in the state was once Native American territory and that the University of Connecticut, as the state's land-grant institution, exists on Native American land

Recognizes seven specific tribal nations as stewards of the land: Mohegan, Mashantucket Pequot, Eastern Pequot, Schaghticoke, Golden Hill Paugussett, Nipmuc, and Lenape Peoples

Expresses thanks to these tribes for their "strength and resilience in protecting this land" and commits to upholding responsibilities according to their example

Explicitly states the resolution has no legal or administrative effect and cannot be used in any legal or administrative proceeding or procedure