Removal and Resilience (In-Person)
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076
Prior to Jackson, Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase helped to bring to life the policies that Jackson would later sign. The policies of Andrew Jackson had a drastic impact on the Indigenous nations. The Indian Removal Act had a lasting effect on tribal nations and helped to harm the culture and traditions of Indigenous people. Learn how the Louisiana Purchase and the Indian Removal Act are tied together, while also hearing how the legacy of removal lives on today, as well as the resilience of Indigenous people.
She's Gone Missing: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Virtual)
Capital Area District Library
There is an epidemic that no one talks about outside of Indian Country. Within our community, we are dealing with an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. With numbers so high but unreported, how do we deal with it all? Why aren't there concrete statistics? Why do the crimes go unreported? Let's talk some history and try to find out why this is an issue and what we can do in and out of Indian Country to ensure that our sisters, mothers, daughters, wives, and girlfriends don't become a statistic.
Fighting for Freedom: The Oneida and Indigenous Connection to Valley Forge (In-Person)
The Valley Forge Park Alliance, The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
This event will kick off the 2024-2025 Speaker Series for the Valley Forge Park Alliance.
Learn about the Oneida Nation’s role and involvement in the American Revolution and their connection to Valley Forge during that harsh winter. In addition to learning about the importance of land to Indigenous nations and the importance of the land at Valley Forge.
The Fight to Exist: Pontiac's Rebellion and the Start of the American Revolution (In-Person)
Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 South Fifth Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Land has always been central to many conflicts in the United States, especially regarding the land that Indigenous people lived on. Continuously moving westward, it became increasingly difficult for tribal nations to continue to hold onto their land. Having sided with the French during the French and Indian War, at the war's end and a British victory, life was changing drastically for tribal nations. Pontiac's Rebellion was in response to a British victory in the French and Indian War and the disdain for British policies that were coming into play. The Rebellion was also a step towards the American Revolution. Learn how this single event leads to a Nation's independence and native nations' right to exist.
We Are Still Here: A Contemporary Indigenous Perspective (Virtual)
Genesee District Library
Bringing awareness to the Indigenous people that did not disappear with westward expansion. These Native Groups remained strong and vibrant communities who continued to fight for sovereignty and justice. Learn about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic and the fight to protect our Earth.
Developing an Organizational Commitment to Land Justice: A Workshop (In-Person)
Ultra Advising, LLC, Ultra Offices, Tivoli, NY
A land acknowledgment statement can be an anchor for a much larger program of reckoning with the history of the land on and with which we work and live. For public-facing organizations, this process can involve educating communities and thinking, internally and collectively, about reparations. In this workshop, we offer a structured approach to developing an organization-wide recognition of the history of land theft and subsequent exploitation/extraction while also articulating meaningful actions that your staff and board can take toward land justice and reparations.
The workshop in Tivoli will then begin with a discussion, led by members of Ultra Advising, of where your organization is in the process, and ways to develop communication so that everyone has a role in articulating a land acknowledgement statement. We will talk about all aspects of the process — from encountering resistance within your team, to where to put a statement on your site and website, to what related actions are viable for your community to take. We will have lots of examples and resources to review together as we lay the groundwork for your processes.
Then we’ll be sure to zero in on the specifics of developing your land acknowledgment statement and attaching it to achievable and meaningful actions. Indigenous educator Heather Bruegl will offer insight into the history of land loss in the United States that affects Indigenous people. After discussing this history, she will offer ways that your organization can participate in land acknowledgements and related actions. Heather will also offer the opportunity for your organization to work with her one on one to make sure your organization is doing the work to be as inclusive as possible.
Finally, we will have a wrap-up discussion together to outline next steps. The goal is to support one another in thinking about restorative land justice actions we can all take.
Anyone interested can also join the Ultra staff and Ms. Bruegl at a local restaurant for a (pay-for-oneself) dinner after the workshop.
The Land Doesn't Forget (In-Person_
Claverack Free Library, 9 Route 9H, Claverack, NY 12513
All the land that makes up the United States is Indigenous land. Learn about the policies that removed Indigenous Nations from their homes and pushed them onto reservations. Explore and learn about the maps that created the United States as we know it today. Understand why the fight to regain this land is important.
Born in Blood: The Beginning of the National Parks (In-Person)
Northville District Library, 212 W Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167
The United States boasts some of the most beautiful and breathtaking landscapes - spaces that have been virtually untouched. But do you know the history behind how these pristine areas were created? Learn about the blood and heartache that Indigenous nations faced with the creation of the National Park system.
Dogs, Horses and Indians: A History of Blood Quantum
Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
What is blood quantum? Why do Native Americans have to keep track of it? What does it mean? And why are Native Americans the only human group that must keep track of blood quantum?
Explore these questions at our upcoming lecture “Dog, Horses and Indians: A History of Blood Quantum” with public historian, activist and speaker Heather Bruegl (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin). This thought-provoking session will address fundamental questions surrounding the concept of blood quantum, which Native Americans have had to grapple with since colonization. Delve into the historical context, understanding why the United States government implemented this practice to limit citizenship and its evolving implications.
We will explore this idea of blood quantum, what it has done to the individual Native American, what it has done to tribes, and how it affects treaty rights.
Included with regular admission, and there’s no charge for members, veterans, or military.
Explore more about blood quantum in our upcoming exhibition, Developing Stories: Native Photographer in the Field.
We Are Still Here (In-Person)
University of Michigan - NASA Pow Wow- Skyline High School, 2552 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
We Are Still Here: A Contemporary Indigenous Perspective Indigenous people did not just disappear with westward expansion. Native groups remained strong and vibrant communities who continue to fight for sovereignty and justice. Learn about contemporary issues in Indian Country today including the #MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) epidemic, the fight to protect our Earth, and the continued fight for sovereignty.
The Power of Native Women (In Person)
The Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Eiteljorg Museum will host a special event with public historian, scholar, and activist, Heather Bruegl (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), who will present The Power of Native Women and talk about the trailblazing Native women who made history and helped shape a nation.
Throughout history women have played an important role in the family and the community. In this talk, audiences will explore Native women throughout history who have done some amazing things. Whether it was fighting alongside warriors or becoming doctors, Native women helped shape history.”
Included with price of general admission. Members receive free admission.
Unlikely Conductors: Indigenous People and the Underground Railroad (In-Person)
Northville District Library, 212 W. Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167
We learn in history class that the Underground Railroad was extremely instrumental in aiding the enslaved to escape captivity and search for freedom. What we oftentimes don't learn about is the role that Native Americans (sometimes enslaved themselves) played in helping others get to freedom. Learn about the important role that tribes played in assisting others in the Underground Railroad.
It is Wild and Untamed: Descriptions of the Land and its Original Stewards (Virtual)
Mountain Top Arboretum, Tannersville, NY
Words that have been used to describe the land—wild, untamed, savage—have also been used to describe the land’s original inhabitants. Hear the perspective of this accomplished decolonial scholar about the use of these stereotypes of Indigenous peoples.
She's Gone Missing: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Virtual)
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI 48708
There is an epidemic that no one is talking about outside of Indian Country. Within our community we are dealing with an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. With numbers so high but unreported, how do we deal with it all? Why aren't there concrete statistics? Why do the crimes go unreported? What has the FBI done to help with this epidemic? What does “Missing White Woman Syndrome” have to do with this? Let's talk some history and try to find out why this is an issue and what we can do in and out of Indian Country to make sure that our sisters, mothers, daughters, wives, and girlfriends don't become a statistic.
ASU Office of Gender Based Violence Speaker Series: She's Gone Missing- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Virtual)
ASU Office of Gender-Based Violence- Virtual
There is an epidemic that no one talks about outside of Indian Country. Within our community, we are dealing with an epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. With numbers so high that they are unreported, how do we deal with it all? Why aren't there concrete statistics? Why do the crimes go unreported? What has the FBI done to help with this epidemic? What does “Missing White Woman Syndrome” have to do with this? Let's talk some history and try to find out why this is an issue and what we can do in and out of Indian Country to make sure that our sisters, mothers, daughters, wives, girlfriends, and women don't become a statistic.
Register for Zoom Link Here
Original New Yorkers: Indigenous History of NY (Virtual)
Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville, NY
The New York that you know today wasn't always this way. Join us for a virtual presentation and learn about the Native Nations who inhabited this land before colonization. This special program is in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Register for Zoom Link Here
The Power of Native Women (In-Person)
Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382
Women have always played an important role in the family and the community. In this talk, we will explore Native women throughout history who have done some amazing things. Whether it was fighting alongside warriors or becoming doctors, Native women helped shape history.
A History of Boarding Schools (Virtual)
Gateway Technical College
In the 1800s, the government’s policy was to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream society, including taking children from their homes and sending them to boarding schools. "Save the man, kill the Indian” was the motto that these schools used as they stripped Native children of their language, culture and identity. Learn how the schools operated and how Native Americans worked to overcome the abuse.
Fight for Survival: The Battle of Little Big Horn (In-Person)
Northville District Library, 212 W Cady St., Northville, MI 48167
When the United States started moving westward, the lands of the Lakota and other Plains tribes were taken and their way of life was threatened. It was at the Battle of Little Bighorn where the Lakota, joined by the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and other Plains tribes fought against Lt. Col. George Custer and the 7th Calvary. This would be the last major stand that the Plains tribes made against the U.S. government before the massacre at Wounded Knee in 1890 forever ended that Plains way of life.
A Discussion on Activism (Virtual)
The Fletcher School at Tufts University
The discussion will focus on the overall theme of how we think about activism. Throughout the discussion, Heather will touch on how policy affects activism, ICWA, Land Policy, examples of grassroots organizations during the American Indian Movement, Landback, and how one can get involved.
We Are Still Here: A Contemporary Indigenous Perspective (Virtual)
Traverse Area District Library
Indigenous people did not just disappear with westward expansion. Native groups remained strong and vibrant communities who continue to fight for sovereignty and justice. Learn about contemporary issues in Indian Country today including the #MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) epidemic, the fight to protect our Earth, and the continued fight for sovereignty. Join us with presenter Heather Bruegl for this discussion during Native American Heritage Month.
The Power of Native Women (In Person)
University of Michigan’s Native American Student Association
Pendleton Room, Michigan Union, 530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Throughout history women have played an important role in the family and the community. In this talk we will explore Native women throughout history who have done some amazing things. Whether it was fighting alongside warriors or becoming doctors, Native women helped shape history.
Still Here: A Survival Story of Indigenous People (In-Person)
Spencertown Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown, NY 12165
Indigenous people have lived on the land that is the United States well before colonization. Through forced removal, land loss and boarding schools, Indigenous people have survived and continue to pass down traditional knowledge. Learn about the people who loved the land you now live upon and hear that through many forms of forced assimilation, how Indigenous people survived and continue to work towards the betterment of their communities.
She's Gone Missing: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (Hybrid)
Kent District Library, Grandville Branch, 4055 Maple Street, SW, Grandville, MI 49418
There is an epidemic that no one talks about outside of Indian Country — the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Learn some history, see why this is an issue, and consider what we can do in and out of Indian Country to ensure that women don’t become a statistic.
Indigenous Peoples Day Observance Event (In-Person)
Serendipity Books, 108 E. Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Please join us to learn about contemporary issues in Indian Country today, including the #MMIW epidemic, the fight to protect our Earth, and the continued fight for sovereignty.
A free event, but pre-registering for a seat will help with our planning.
Register Here
The Original New Yorkers: An Indigenous History of the Land (Virtual)
Guilderland Public Library, Guilderland, NY
The New York that you know today wasn't always this way. Learn about those who inhabited the land before colonization. Learn about the Native Nations that called the area home. Learn about the original New Yorkers.
The Original New Yorkers: An Indigenous History of the Land (In-Person)
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Rd., Rye, NY 10580
The New York that you know today wasn’t always this way. Learn about those who inhabited the land before colonization. Learn about the Native Nations that called the area home. Learn about the original New Yorkers. The program is FREE but registration is required.
Registration link coming soon
A History of the Lake George Area & the Nations Who Called It Home (In-Person)
Fort William Henry Conference Center, 48 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845
All the land that makes up the United States was, in its entirety, Indigenous land. The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and other nations called the Lake George area home well before colonization. Attendees will learn about the early Native peoples who lived and sustained themselves here and the policies that removed Indigenous Nations from their homes and ultimately pushed them onto reservations.
Freedom for Who? Indigenous Nations and America’s Independence (In-Person)
Clermont State Historic Site, Arryl Lawn, 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526
July 4, 1776, was a pivotal day for what would become the United States of America. But it was also a day that forever changed life for the Indigenous Nations that called this land home. Learn about how the freedom for one nation took the freedom of others.
The event as a whole:
What was life like for the people of Clermont at the dawn of the Revolutionary War? See reenactors portray the daily life of these colonists through cooking, woodworking, blacksmithing, farming and more. Be entertained by the songs and stories of Thomas Hooker Hanford. See a presentation by Heather Bruegl entitled “Freedom for Who? Indigenous Nations and America’s Independence” Hear readings of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Enjoy refreshments from a local food truck and an ice cream from Mr. Ding-A-Ling. The day will end with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Admission fee is $15 per car at the gate.
Supporting Indigenous Communities: Cultural Nuances & Thoughtful Impact (Virtual)
Grantmakers in the Arts, Bronx, NY
As arts and culture funders seek to expand their impact and center ALAANA communities, they beg the question, “How can I do this more equitably and thoughtfully?
In response, we know that both collectively and when disaggregated, arts funding towards ALAANA communities data reflects a collective need. However, there still remains a need for specific and carefully tiered support towards each racial and cultural demographic.
In this fireside-chat style webinar, we will discuss the needs and nuances of Indigenous communities in the United States, on Turtle Island, and globally. The Indigenous community is not a monolith, and therefore, funding strategies should not be monolithic either.
What are the unique factors that funders should consider when supporting Indigenous artists? What types of questions should funders be able to answer before they share an RFP? What “pro-tips” might artists recommend to funders for their grant panelist vetting processes? What are the details that funders may overlook?
This talk will also include: Joseph M. Pierce, associate professor, Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature at Stony Brook University; and Jolene Rickard, Ph.D., visual historian, artist and curator.
Virtual Parlor Chat: Morris-Jumel Mansion & the Unceded Land of the Lenape (Virtual)
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Public historian, activist, and decolonial education consultant Heather Bruegl will talk about her work for the Morris-Jumel Mansion as part of a multi-faceted NEH grant that explored the connection of the land on which the museum stands, originally inhabited by the Lenape before European settlement. She will share the history of the land and people, and who the Lenape are today. Bruegl will also talk about the creation of a Land Acknowledgment for Morris-Jumel Mansion: the Acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples as the Original Stewards of the Land.
The Land Doesn't Forget (In-Person)
Earth Day Celebration- Little Stony Point Citizens Association in partnership with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion PTA committee at Haldane (EDI)
3011 NY-9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Time: 10am-1pm
Music: East Mountain Studio
Land Acknowledgement: Ms. Neumann, Haldane fourth grade students
Presentation: "The Land Doesn't Forget" to address land dispossession, the Land Back movement, and land stewardship.
Beach Cleanup and Trail Maintenance: LSPCA will provide gloves, trash pickers and bags
Food: Snacks and Drinks
The Land Doesn't Forget (Hybrid)
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
All the land that makes up the United States was in its entirety Indigenous land. Learn about the policies used to remove Indigenous Nations from their homes and pushed them onto reservations. Explore and learn about the maps that created the United States as we know it today and why the fight to regain it is some important.
We are Still Here: A Contemporary Indigenous Perspective (In-Person)
Olana State Historic Site, 5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
Indigenous people did not just disappear with westward expansion. Native groups remained strong and vibrant communities who continue to fight for sovereignty and justice. Learn about contemporary issues in Indian Country today including the #MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) epidemic, the fight to protect our Earth, and the continued fight for sovereignty.
The Power of Native Women (Virtual)
Putnam History Museum
Throughout history women have played an important role in the family and the community. In this talk we will explore Native women throughout history who have done some amazing things. Whether it was fighting alongside warriors or becoming doctors, we will learn more about the Native women who helped shape history.