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Protesters marched in an Indigenous Peoples Day rally in Boston on Oct. 10, 2020, as part of a demonstration to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Boston made that change last week. From NPR.
Honoring & Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day; How We Can Move Forward From Here


Monday, October 10th marks Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States. This holiday serves as a way to honor the rich cultures, histories, and communities of all Indigenous people living in the U.S. Some may notice that today is also called Columbus Day by certain communities and states. For Native Americans, Columbus Day is a hurtful reminder of the violence and pain that came with the colonization of the U.S. and the thereafter oppression and torture experienced at the hands of European explorers. "European contact resulted in devastating loss of life, disruption of tradition, and enormous loss of lands for Indigenous Peoples in the Americas. It is estimated that in the 130 years following first contact, the Native population was reduced by 95 percent."

Instead of celebrating a dark, horrific past that contributed to the death of hundreds of thousands of Indigenous people, we choose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day and create a space where the pain, trauma and broken promises experienced by Native communities can be brought to light. It is a space to mourn the loss of Native lives, land and communities. According to Penn Today, "There were between 5 million and 15 million Indigenous people living in North America in 1492. By the late 1800s, there were fewer than 238,000 left."

There is much to reflect upon today for those living in the United States. GlobalMindED invites you all to join us in recognizing and celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day. May we learn from Indigenous People the beauty of our Earth, wisdom from their cultures, and insights as to how we can live more sustainably.

Oregon Representative Tawna Sanchez reflected on the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and the hope this brings for Natives in an NPR story published last year. "History is always written by the conqueror," said Sanchez. "How do we actually tell the truth about what happened and where we sit this very moment? How do we go forward from here?" There is much work to be done to recognize the suffering caused to Indigenous Peoples. Here are some ways you can move forward in celebrating Indigenous cultures and honoring their stories:

The Stars Shine Bright in Atlanta for Leaders, Faculty, Students - November 4th! Join GlobalMindED and Georgia Institute of Technology In-Person or Virtually

Join us for an all-star line-up of talent at the GlobalMindED/Georgia Tech Office of Minority Education (OMED) Resolve to Solve Series with leaders from business, higher education and media as we connect and collaborate with students to create their success now and in the future. You can attend live or livestream this event anywhere in the country through our partner, WABE, PBS affiliate in Atlanta. The rap sensation, Killer Mike will end the program followed by a networking career reception with companies for students to explore careers, bring their resumes and prospect for interships.

We can’t solve for students without their active involvement. Join us for this must-have collaboration as we flatten the Higher Education hierarchy, opening up access and equity to creat a capable, diverse talent pipeline. 
 
 
Attendees include students, educators, business leaders, policy makers, and foundations/funders.
  • Speakers include college presidents Dr. Glenda Glover (Tennessee State), Dr. David Thomas (Morehouse), Dr. Brian Blake (GA State), business and tech leaders, and global hip-hop sensation, Michael Render (aka Killer Mike), who will share his personal vision of Love & Respect, which is also the title of his new PBS talk show.
  • Following the program, there will be a networking reception in conjunction with Georgia Tech Career Services for students exploring career
  • Breakfast, lunch, and reception are included in the $295 registration fee. Students attend for $195.


Sign up here and through the QR code below.
STEM EQUITY LEADERS
Catalyzing Change in STEM Education
No More Gates or Gatekeepers: STEM is for Everyone

Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:00 PST, 2:00 MST, 3:00 CST, 4:00 EST
Led by Dr. Susan Swayze Founder & CEO, Diversity Think Tank with:
  • Dr. Arik King Founder Future Kings
  • Dr. Echell Eady Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation
  • Jacqueline Smalls Vice President, Social Impact Coalitions Discovery Education
  • Zion McNeely Electrical Engineering student Norfolk State University
Details and speaker bios below
In case you missed them, here are links to recent Equity Events in STEM, K-12, and Higher Education:
  • Watch "Barrier Breaking to Engineering and STEM for Diverse Students"
  • Watch "Safe from the Gate: Empowering Kids to Make Better Decisions Online"
  • Watch "What is Hispanic Heritage Month? And What Does it Mean for Equity, Justice, Opportunity, and Culture?"
Details and Links below
Barrier Breaking to Engineering and STEM for Diverse Students
Dr. Steve Efe Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering Morgan State University leads the discussion with guests:
Dr. Janne Hall Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Engineering Texas Southern University
Janelle Mason Graduate Student, Computer Science North Carolina A&T State University
Tiresius Johnson Student Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Kimera Peterson Civil Engineering student Morgan State University
Safe from the Gate Empowering Kids to Make Better Decisions Online
Erika Twani CEO & Co-Founder Learning One to One leads the discussion with guests:
Paul Castro Superintendent, A+UP Charter School
Dr. Liz Sweigart Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Safe Kids AI
Amr Yehia Operations Director, The Digital School
Kristie Adams Chief Learning Officer, Family Scholar House
What is Hispanic Heritage Month? And What Does it Mean for Equity, Justice, Opportunity, and Culture?
Dr. Ryan Ross; Student Affairs Equity and Inclusion for CCCS, CEO Urban Leadership Foundation of CO leads the discussion with:
Mariana Del Hierro; Executive Director Re:Vision
Crestina Martinez; Long Term Recovery & Major Initiatives Director Adams County Government
Rachel Garcia; CEO Colectiva 
Dr. Roberto Montoya; Chief Educational Equity Officer Colorado Department of Higher Education
SAVE the DATE 2023: June 7 Inclusive Leader Awards Dinner
First Gen Leadership Program
June 8, 9 GlobalMindED Conference
2023 Denver, Colorado

CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS OPEN
June 2022 Conference Summary in Photos and Videos
We had an inspiring conference in June after two years of virtual gatherings due to COVID. If you missed that, you can still be a part of the experience through the photos from the 2022 GlobalMindED conference, as well as seeing the complete program for connections and inspiration.



Video remarks:
Honoring the 2022 Inclusive Leader Award Winners. Please see their stories:
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