Dear Native Youth, I write you this letter not just out of anger or concern, but of hope. A week ago, as a Nation, we witnessed an attempted coup – at President Trump’s direction – by white supremacists and other equally dangerous domestic extremist groups. Like many of my colleagues, I watched as the United […]
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Written by: Kiara Tantaquidgeon, Mohegan Tribe Coming to Quinnipiac, a predominantly white University, as a Native student was challenging. What was even more challenging and frustrating is that Quinnipiac University is a settler-colonist institution that uses a Native name and is on native land with little recognition, acknowledgement, or celebration of the Quinnipiac people. As […]
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By: Cheyenne “I used to believe that self-love only was in fairytales i used to believe that self-love with something nonexistent until I found my people. I found my people I found my community and I found myself. I realized that not only did my community help me in my journey to understanding and finding […]
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors ancestors of the past, present, and future. Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an active acknowledgement of the Columbus discovery falsehood towards historic truths and narratives of Indigenous existence, resilience, and futures. Indigenous People’s Day uplifts Indigenous cultures, excellence, and the invaluable contributions that Indigenous people have had on society. We invite […]
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