51视频 Series to Feature Faculty Experts
10/04/2021
Contact for media: Nancy Cicco, 978-934-4944 or Nancy_Cicco@uml.edu
LOWELL, Mass. 鈥� 51视频 will celebrate the contributions of Indigenous and Native American peoples this fall with free, public events that share the rich histories and cultures of these communities.聽
Led by 51视频 faculty experts, the programs expand on the university鈥檚 observance of Indigenous Peoples鈥� Day on Monday, Oct. 11 and Native American Heritage Month in November. Events include:
- History Walk 鈥� Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. The walk will begin and end at the 51视频 Wilder Faculty Parking Lot, South Campus, 883 Broadway St., Lowell.
51视频 History Profs. Christoph Strobel, author of 鈥淣ative Americans on New England,鈥� and Robert Forrant, an authority on the history of Lowell, will lead a public walking tour that showcases the city鈥檚 Native American past and present. Joining them will be Lowell National Historical Park Ranger Allison Horrocks and 51视频 students who will point out historical markers along the way and discuss the significant milestones and events related to local Indigenous peoples.聽
Free parking will be available in the Wilder lot. Members of the public who would like more information or to register to attend should email Christoph_Strobel@uml.edu.
- Free public screening of the film 鈥淒awnland鈥� 鈥� Tuesday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. O鈥橪eary Library, Room 222, South Campus, 61 Wilder S., Lowell.
鈥淒awnland鈥� examines the untold story of the removal of Indigenous children in the U.S. through the nation鈥檚 first-ever, government-endorsed truth and reconciliation commission, which investigated the impact of Maine鈥檚 child welfare practices on the Wabanaki people.
The film鈥檚 co-director, Alex Mazo, will answer questions from the audience after the film. Free parking will be available in the Wilder Lot across the street from the venue. Members of the public who would like more information or to register to attend should email Maia_GilAdi@uml.edu.
- Free public screening of the film 鈥淪ongs My Brother Taught Me鈥� 鈥� Tuesday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m., University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell.聽
This coming-of-age tragedy is set in the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and explores the bond between a Lakota Sioux brother and his younger sister. The film will be followed by a brief presentation by Lilian Mengesha, an expert in race and performance studies. Members of the public who would like more information or to register to attend should email Maia_GilAdi@uml.edu.
- Bilingualism: Then and Now 鈥� Wednesday, Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m. Coburn Hall, Room 255, South Campus, 850 Broadway St., Lowell
Jennifer Weston (Hunkpapa Lakota of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe), who directs the W么pan芒ak Language Reclamation Project, will be among the languages experts leading this free, public discussion. Free parking will be available in the Wilder Lot across the street from the venue. Members of the public who would like more information or to register to attend should email Maia_GilAdi@uml.edu.
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