“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.”
― Chief Si'ahl (Seattle)
A snapshot of data from 71 urban cities in the United States. (long)
Follow Indigenous activists, educators, and organizations on social media. Here are some ideas to get you started. A good way to widen your circle of who you follow is to check out who these organizations follow, quote, repost, and retweet.
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (fb page)
Gyasi Ross
Check out or follow these hashtags:
#MMIW
#NODAPL
#Idlenomore
#NativeVoices
#N8VVoices
#IndigenousOutLoud
#Indigenouspeoplesday
#Indigenousart
#Indigenouslanguages
#n8v
#twospirit
#twospiritpride
If there is a major holiday or observance, what is the Indigenous perspective? Consider events, such as, New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Halloween, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and Veteran’s Day. How can you find out what the Indigenous perspective is for each of the above? Do you know any Indigenous observances and is time off work given for them?
After today's challenge work:
Did you have any ‘a-ha’ moment?
Did you feel any discomfort?
What will you do differently based on your challenge today?