September 4, 2020
We hope this message finds you well, nourished and healthy amidst these tremendous times. As we walk the path of learning right relationship with the First Peoples of this land, we know that the glaring injustices that are stirring our collective conscious have deep, deep roots.
Issues of Indigenous sovereignty and Black Lives Matter are intertwined, both sharing the historical and continuing legacy of white supremacy that is embedded in the Doctrine of Discovery. We are so grateful to all who take seriously the responsibility to work to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery, and ask that you join us in whatever way you are able.
Recently, the Indigenous Values Initiative hosted a series entitled "Mother Earth's Pandemic: The Doctrine of Discovery". For those who were unable to participate in the series, click here to view the videos from the conference. There are many incredible teachings, please do take time to listen and watch at your earliest convenience.
Continue reading for related events & news:
Training with Ellany Kayce:
Equity, Climate & Allyship:
Following Native Leadership
Saturday, September 19th from 10:30am - 2:30pm
with 1 hour lunch break, via Zoom
Click here to register.
Many of you may remember the excellent presentation Ellany Kayce did on How to Be an Indigenous Ally. This is a wonderful chance to continue to support her work, and to dive deeper into the intersections of climate justice, creating a more equitable society, and following the leadership of WA Native tribes in protecting our Earth.
We hope to see you all there!
Calling all LRR Library items!!
If you have a book out from the Learning Right Relations library and are no longer reading it, please email dianamoore1814@gmail.com to arrange for them to be picked up.
We are a over halfway to our goal for the MMIWW Blanket Project! This is awesome, and we thank everyone who has donated and reached out to friends and family to raise funds for this project.
We still have a little ways to go, and need your help to get there.
Here's how you can help:
1. If you haven't already (or you are able to give a little more), donate at https://www.gofundme.com/f/mmiwwblanket
2. Share on your social media sites by visiting the fundraiser site, https://www.gofundme.com/f/mmiwwblanket, click on "Share" and follow the instructions.
3. Email your friends and family directly to ask for donations. Copy and paste the following into an email to quickly share with your networks. Make sure to change your name at the bottom, and feel free to personalize with why this issue is important to you:
Hello friends and family,
Please join me and Learning Right Relations in solidarity with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Washington by supporting the MMIWW Blanket Project. Nationally, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men, Women, Children and Two-Spirits is wide-spread. Homicide is the third leading cause of death for Native Americans 10-24 years old.
MMIWW advocates and provides support service for survivors and families of Indigenous people who have gone missing and/or been murdered. Follow them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/MMIWWashington/.
"Traditionally, Native American gift giving in a sacred manner has always been part of our culture. Giving and receiving a blanket is one of the highest forms of respect in honoring someone. MMIWW would like to give away blankets with our logo on to survivors, families, and community members. Helping to bless others by giving and honoring, will be a blessing for you, your families, and your organizations."
Earth - Feather Sovereign Director/Founder, MMIWW
Please join us by donating an amount that is meaningful to you at https://www.gofundme.com/f/mmiwwblanket, share on your social media networks and feel free to pass this email on to others.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
your name