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Indigenous Beats: 6 Ways to be an Ally on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Posted on October 7, 2016October 7, 2016 by Katie McCleary

by Katie McCleary (Staff Columnist) 1. Learn About Indigenous Peoples’ Day (IPD) IPD takes place annually on the second Monday in October. IPD is the largest celebration of survivance and unity for Indigenous peoples around the world. It’s a time to celebrate our 500+ years of resistance to colonialism and continued resilience against U.S. imperialism….

Indigenous Beats: Standing Rock, Solidarity, and Brownface

Posted on September 30, 2016October 1, 2022 by Katie McCleary

by Katie McCleary (Staff Columnist) Standing Rock Update Last Sunday, on September 25, water protectors planted trees along the proposed path of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The stark difference between planting a tree and digging a pipeline makes this event so beautiful. They show us that the movement is not only to protect our existing…