Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a way to reflect as a country how we have treated Indigenous Peoples and strive for a better future. Celebrate Indigenous resilience and strength with events near you!
On the Fence Line: Juneteenth reminds us that state prisons suppress solidarity
From International Examiner (by Felix Sitthivong) – Despite the restrictions of the prison system, community groups are still fighting for incarcerated individuals to have access to cultural events that represent them.
Unweaving the Tapestry of Identity: A Tibetan-American on “Being Yourself”
From DIGITIZE (by Zenden) – Everyone knows the extremely popular, cliché phrase; from being on a pillow at Target to something your loved ones advise you with: “Be yourself.”
A Re-memory of Central Asia’s Soviet Apartments: Exploring the Legacies of Colonial City Landscapes
From DIGITIZE (by Fotima) – Rememory and restoring lost stories, traditions, and practices, and challenging the past and present outcomes of coloniality is an act of survival in the face of violence that erasure poses.
Voices of Latin America: An Indigenous PhD Student’s Perspective with ISLA
From DIGITIZE (by Elizabeth) – Navigating academia as an Indigenous PhD student at the University of Washington has been a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community.
From Underscore (by Brian Bull) – Despite strides, much work is still needed to “Indigenize” museums that offer outdated and Eurocentric views of Indigenous communities.
The Beacon Food Forest Belongs to Everybody: BIPOC Leadership Cultivates Equity and Accessibility
From South Seattle Emerald (by Amanda Sorell) – A 7-acre forest in Beacon Hill is home to an ambitious program of community gardening, food sovereignty, and environmental justice.
Intended as a ‘third space,’ The Creative Café opens at historic Washington Hall
From International Examiner (by Roxanne Ray) – Opening on MLK Day, January 15th, The Creative Café seeks to provide a “third place” in the Central District.
