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!
National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools
September 30 marks the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools. Recent discoveries of mass graves at Canadian residential schools have highlighted the shared legacy of abuse in the U.S. and other countries. Healing starts with accountability from the institutions responsible.
Nana Frimpong Oduro and Pamela Council Explore Body and Meaning at Wa Na Wari
Photographer Nana Frimpong Oduro and interdisciplinary artist Pamela Council have mesmerizing works exploring different facets of body and meaning at Wa Na Wari until Oct. 27.
Coast Salish tribes enjoy the sweet revival of a camas harvest
From KNKX (by Bellamy Pailthorp) – For many Indigenous communities, it’s been generations since they’ve eaten traditionally prepared camas. Now, camas bakes held around Washington are allowing attendees to reclaim part of their culture.
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.
