Decolonize! Native Resistance Then and Now
Photo by Ossie Michelin, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) National News.
“To be an Indian in modern American society is in a very real sense to be unreal and ahistorical.” — Vine Deloria Jr.
Drawing on personal experiences and scholarly research, “Decolonize!” is an introduction to the rich and powerful history of Native American resistance. We’ll cover the earliest acts of protest, the Red Power movement of the 1960s, the dawn of Native American Studies as a disruptive discourse, and contemporary Native resistance.
By the end of class, you’ll have answers to important questions, such as: “Why is it so damn important to change the Washington Football Team’s name?”, “Who is a ‘real’ Indian?”, and “Why shouldn’t I dress up as Pocahontas for Halloween next year?”
This class is presented in partnership with DC Public Library.
Location
Southwest Neighborhood Library
900 Wesley Place SW
Washington,
DC
20024
Neighborhood: Waterfront
A block from the Waterfront Metro station.
Past event
Instructor
DeLesslin “Roo” George-Warren is an artist and activist who grew up within the Catawba Indian Nation; he connects tribal traditions to avant-garde art to contemporary Native protest. He’s also passionate about sea creatures (particularly echinoderms and cephalopods) and baked goods (particularly strawberry cheesecake). Watch a performance piece Roo created recently!