Can't Stop the Signal, Mal!

[bcholmes]

Signal boosting:

Who is Oyate?

Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us. For Indian children, it is as important as it has ever been for them to know who they are and what they come from. For all children, it is time to know and acknowledge the truths of history. Only then will they come to have the understanding and respect for each other that now, more than ever, will be necessary for life to continue.

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Our work includes critical evaluation of books and curricula with Indian themes, conducting of “Teaching Respect for Native Peoples” workshops and institutes; administration of a small resource center and reference library; and distribution of children’s, young adult, and teacher books and materials, with an emphasis on writing and illustration by Native people.

Our hope is that by making many excellent books available to encourage many more, especially from Native writers and artists. Oyate, our organiztion’s name, is the Dakota word for people. It was given to us by a Dakota friend.

Why am I bringing this up now? Per this link, Oyate has until Saturday to match a grant that will help them revamp their website which will help them improve their services.

Can you spare $5 or $10 or more? Links to donation page as well as more information about the group.

Thanks to sparkymonster for the initial heads-up

Comments

[emceeaich]

Thanks. Donation sent.