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Embracing Indigenous culture: a month of learning

Embracing Indigenous culture: a month of learning

Sunde Auberjonois, Staff Writer November 1, 2024
As Native American Heritage month begins, sophomore Stella Hunter describes her experience as a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe and sophomore Florence Barrera describes learning about Indigenous history and culture at SPA.
NATIVE TRUTHS. Speaker Sarah Wheelock answers questions asked by Maya Coates Cush and Milkii Tigro during the Indigenous People’s Day assembly Oct. 10. Judge Wheelock said, “Part of moving society toward a place where we have a better understanding and respect for all people is knowing that it is our individual responsibility to learn, to ask questions, and to choose to be respectful.” Wheelock is the first Indigenous judge in the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

“We are still here.” Speakers emphasize indigenous life today

Thomas Chen, Staff Writer October 11, 2022
Indigenous People’s day, a tradition that celebrates the presence of indigenous people around the world, was celebrated Oct. 10.
UNEARTH THE TRUTH. Thanksgiving is known for its turkey and time with family, but it is important to recognize the roots of the holiday and how it affected indigenous people.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Recognize the history of Thanksgiving and celebrate Indigenous cultures instead

RubicOnline Staff November 17, 2021
Before celebrating thanksgiving, we need to recognize the real history of the holiday and the effect it has had on indegenous people.
MY STORY, MY SONG. Reuben Kitto Stately talks to the 9-12 assembly about his experience as a native person growing up in the Twin Cities. Stately also shared his belief during Q&A that the best function of a white ally is to spread accurate information and “Just don’t stand in the way, then we will all be at peace.”

Reuben Kitto Stately introduces his Native narrative through rap

Elle Chen, RubicOnline November 11, 2021
With Indigenous People’s Day just passing on Oct. 11, and Thanksgiving coming up at the end of November, the purpose of this assembly was to celebrate and embrace the Indigenous people and their traditions.
INDIGENOUS PRIDE. Native Americans come together for a pow-wow circa 1930 in Grand Marais, MN. Indigenous peoples' contributions to America cannot go unnoticed, and Indigenous Peoples' day is one time to recognize them.

MN celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ day

Alison Mitchell, Staff Writer October 19, 2021
What is behind the push to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' day instead of Columbus day?
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