Boston On Oct. 7, over 200 Indigenous activists and their allies gathered on Boston Common to demand that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts abolish Columbus Day and immediately designate the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day. This action continued the Indigenous-led movement to end the racist cult glorifying Christopher…
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.
United American Indians of New England (UAINE), the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) and their allies took over the entrance of Boston’s Basilica Church Sept. 30 to commemorate the “National Day For Truth and Reconciliation” in so-called Canada. Commonly known as Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 commemorates the…