Group portrait of Potawatomi Indians, including men, women, and children, gathered for a special occasion

at Rush Lake Mission near Watervliet, Michigan, on Sept. 4, 1906.

Library of Congress image attributed to T.R. Hamilton

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‘action on behalf of life transforms.

because the relationship between self and world is reciprocal…

as we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.’

-robin wall kimmerer

robin is a mother, plant ecologist, decorated professor, author, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. In her books, she blends scientific understanding with the traditional ecological knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. The above quote is from her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, and I had the great honor to hear her speak last year.

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on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

 

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u.s. presidential proclamation:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/