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For week 2 of Native American Heritage Month we will be highlighting Ohio’s Indigenous history. Did you know? Ohio has a rich Indigenous history, from its original Native Nations to the forced removal and survival of Native peoples. Explore th
Today we would like to highlight the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS). They are the first and only national organization whose purpose is to advocate on behalf of Native peoples impacted by U.S. Indian boarding scho
For week 1 of Native American Heritage Month we will be discussing the history of boarding schools and Ohio’s role. Boarding schools were a tool used to erase Native cultures, separating children from their families and forcing assimilation.
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month we invite you to learn about the rich and enduring presence and contributions of Indigenous people throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and beyond. We’ve created a resource hub and toolki
Here’s your reminder to not be a jerk-o-lantern on Halloween today. Culture is not a costume. Halloween costumes often create a humorous or exaggerated caricature of people/characters. When you choose to make a caricature of someone else&rsqu
We have a new podcast episode for ya!📣 In this episode we talk with Janeen Comenote, founding Executive Director of @urbanindiancommunities. We discuss her organizing at the national level, civic engagement, the importance of the Native vote, and s
We are deeply grateful for an amazing Indigenous Peoples Day Convergence! We are honored to be growing this collective through reciprocity, respect, relationships, authenticity, transparency, self determination and community with each and every one o
HUGE Thank You to our partners and sponsors for helping make our Indigenous Peoples Day Convergence a success! Our work would not be possible without the support from you and all of our community!🫶🏽 We can’t wait until next year!🙌🏾 #cel
Indigenous Peoples Day: The Truth About Columbus ***trigger warning: gen0cide On his first voyage, Columbus enslaved hundreds of Indigenous people, sending many back to Spain. 200 of them died on the journey and were thrown overboard. Columbus Sold
October 14th marks a day to recognize, celebrate and uplift the #resistance of Indigenous peoples in our community. Join us in advocating for United Indigenous Communities! It’s a powerful way to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspi
Make plans to join us for our sixth annual Indigenous People’s Day Community Feast from 5pm-9pm at Hoffner Park in Northside! Everyone is encouraged to bring a traditional dish from their respective cultures to share. Copperface United Powwow D
Don’t miss our Speakers Series Saturday October 12th from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the 21C Museum Hotel, second floor. This series will feature artist talks from our Native Resistance exhibition. We hope to see you there for a time of inspiration, e