In this video, Vickie Jeffries, the tribal administrator for the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, explains the distinction between a welcome and a land acknowledgment at events. She emphasizes that while it's customary to start events with a land acknowledgment to recognize the indigenous connection to the land, a welcome is provided if a member of the tribe is present to speak. This welcome is significant because it directly represents the tribe's relationship to the land and makes a separate acknowledgment redundant. Jeffries then delivers an official welcome on behalf of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation. She introduces herself and states that Elon University is located on the ancestral lands of the Eno, Tutelo, Saponi, Occaneechi, and Shakori peoples. She notes that the descendants of these indigenous groups still live and thrive on the land today. Jeffries extends a welcome to all as guests on the land and encourages respect for the rich history of the territory, as well as for Mother Earth and all that she provides, ending with the word "Alewa," a term of respect or blessing.