On April 9, the journalism world lost a fine journalist, activist, and teacher. Minnie Two Shoes (Assiniboine from the Ft. Peck reservation in Montana) passed on. She was a founder of the Native American Journalist Association, tireless teacher, journalist, and activist. Godspeed, Minnie.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in the Face of Political Erasure
Names, landmarks, history taught in classrooms, and yes, federally recognized holidays are not just a recognition of our past, they are the foundation for how we consider moving forward. We have a choice to decide what and who we celebrate and honor. So what will you think about and celebrate on Indigenous Peoples Day?
