November 20, 2020
Here are some ways to learn and engage over the coming days and weeks in solidarity:
Nov 21 & 22
Final Days of Indigenous History Conference
If you're able, please make an effort to attend the last two sessions of the virtual Indigenous History Conference with talks, films and discussions. Free with registration.
Click here for event website for further details.
Exactly 400 years ago, the Mayflower was on its way to the shores of Turtle Island. Learn the story from the perspective of the Mashpee Wampanoag, who welcomed the settlers.
Learning Right Relations is holding a special Thanksgiving Fundraiser: Please contribute a gift to Mashpee-Wampanoag people who were nearly decimated 400 years ago with the arrival of the pilgrims in their territory (present day Massachusetts). They are still fighting to reclaim their lands.
We are sending them 30# of smoked Nisqually salmon, at a cost of $660. To contribute, send checks c/o Doug Mackey, 5515 40th Ave SW, Olympia WA 98512 with "Salmon" in the memo line.
Native America Series Screening
with Learning Right Relations
Four Sundays beginning November 29th
We are excited to be offering a special viewing opportunity with the Learning Right Relations of the recently released Native America PBS series. For four consecutive Sundays, we will be coming together to watch an episode from this series, followed by discussion. Click here for more information on this series, and stay tuned for further details!
The Learning Right Relations library is available, with many wonderful offerings to check out! Click here for full list of titles and availability.
If you're interested in borrowing a book, email learningrightrelations@gmail.com to make arrangements.
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday December 3rd ~ 7:00pm
Thurston Climate Action Team presents:
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Washington
Watch this newsletter for info on how to register.
Earth-Feather Sovereign will be presenting on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Washington for the Thurston Climate Action Team. They will be encouraging people to donate to the MMIWW Blanket Project through GoFundMe.
We recently increased our goal to $9200, hoping to raise enough for another 100 blankets to be given to survivors or the families of those lost. Click here to donate or share: MMIWW Blanket Project.