Advocates for Native American students in Massachusetts are working to improve high school graduation rates by improving students mental health. A hearing is coming up Wednesday on legislation to create a commission to ensure students can learn their cultural heritage and histories, while creating more welcoming school environments. Jean-Luc Pierite, board president of the North American Indian Center of Boston, said unfair disciplinary practices and the continued use of native mascots all contribute to higher dropout and suicide rates for Native American students. .
On Monday, October 9th, the City of Boston will recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day. But at the Massachusetts Statehouse, the second Monday in October continues to be recognized as Columbus Day. On Tuesday, a joint committee on Beacon Hill heard testimony on legislation that aims to change that.
An historic delegation of 10 Indigenous artists and advisors recently gathered on MIT's campus to share their work with each other and with the MIT community. The theme of the ISO Indigenous Incubator at MIT gathering was “Indigenous Knowledge and Im