Indigenous People’s Day
Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 9th is Indigenous People’s Day. Here are a few ways we, as a community, can journey together in learning about this more newly declared day of recognition!
Visit The Duwamish Longhouse in West Seattle https://www.duwamishtribe.org/
Columbus Day Myths via Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/informational/columbus-day-myths
Explore the land you live on, and know who was here first https://native-land.ca/ Beyond the land acknowledgement, consider make a contribution by signing a petition that encourages recognition of the Duwamish People federally, where Lafayette exists and our students live/learn or by making a donation to Real Rent : https://www.realrentduwamish.org
Take note, the next time you’re downtown of the First Nation language on our street signs. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-street-signs-honor-first-name-of-seattles-waterfront-dzidzilalich/
Check out Seattle Public Library’s list of Children’s Books featuring First Nation stories. https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/exhibits/beyond-the-frame/native-american-childrens-books
This is just the beginning of the conversation. Stay tuned for more updates on Native American Heritage Month, coming in November!
