Connecting with Oberlin's Indigenous Heritage

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International Day of the World's Indigenous People - August 9, 2017

Come and join us as we examine the history of Native Peoples in Oberlin. Cultural demonstrations, drumming and dancing will accompany this event. This event is a follow-up to the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

The Oberlin Heritage Center is a supporting partner of this collaborative community event.

This is a free, public, family-friendly event!
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August 19, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Oberlin Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee
Oberlin Heritage Center
Cleveland American Indian Movement

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2017

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International Day of the World's Indigenous People - August 9, 2017

Come and learn about local indigenous history and the continuing struggle for human rights and self-determination. Meet members of the Oberlin Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee as they share their effort to replace Columbus Day in Oberlin with Indigenous Peoples' Day, and explain how celebrating Columbus impacts indigenous peoples.

The Oberlin Heritage Center is a supporting partner of this collaborative community event.

This event is free and open to the public!

Oberlin Public Library
65 S Main Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
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August 9, 2017 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Oberlin Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee
Oberlin Heritage Center
Cleveland American Indian Movement

Last Reading of Oberlin Indigenous Peoples' Day Resolution

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Come and show your support for Indigenous Peoples' Day as Oberlin City Council prepares to become the first city in Ohio to adopt this holiday. This is the third and final reading of the resolution to adopt; the previous two readings passed unanimously so we anticipate that this resolution will indeed pass. A strong showing of support from indigenous people will be welcome.

Oberlin City Hall
85 S Main Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
440-775-1531
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August 21, 2017 - 7:00pm
Cleveland American Indian Movement
Oberlin Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee

Family Fun Fair

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Come to our table at Family Fun Fair in Oberlin. We will have games and activities for children and information on Indigenous Peoples' Day in Oberlin. Our table is located near Ottica Eyecare on Main Street in downtown Oberlin.

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August 5, 2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cleveland American Indian Movement
Oberlin Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee

Opening Day Demonstration 2017

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Since 1973, Cleveland American Indian Movement has repeatedly objected to the degrading,racist depictions of Native people by Cleveland Baseball by demonstrating at every Opening Day. We continue to insist that Cleveland Baseball abolish it use of the clearly racist, exploitative and shameful “Indians” team name and the bigoted, despicable “Chief Wahoo” logo.

Marketing a flamboyant wrong for the sake of profit means that Cleveland's civic pride rests upon racial humiliation and degradation, not “honor”. Isn't 100 years enough?

April 11, 2017 - 2:00pm
Cleveland American Indian Movement

2016 World Series Demonstration - Game 7

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Last game of the World Series in Cleveland this Wednesday, November 2nd. Join Cleveland American Indian Movement and the Native community as we gather at the stadium in protest of Cleveland Baseball's use of the "Indians" team name and the despicable "Wahoo" logo. We have had dramatic media coverage of our demonstrations during the World Series; there is still time to let your voice be heard!

We congregate 2 hours before the start of the game and break up around the opening pitch.

RACISM AGAINST ONE OF US IS RACISM AGAINST ALL OF US!

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November 2, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cleveland American Indian Movement

2016 World Series Demonstration - Game 6

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The World Series returns to Cleveland this Tuesday, November 1st. Join Cleveland American Indian Movement and the Native community as we gather at the stadium in protest of Cleveland Baseball's use of the "Indians" team name and the despicable "Wahoo" logo. Newspapers and broadcasters from around the world will be there, so now is the time to let your voice be heard!

We congregate 2 hours before the start of the game and break up around the opening pitch.

RACISM AGAINST ONE OF US IS RACISM AGAINST ALL OF US!

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November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cleveland American Indian Movement

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John Winthrop, a founder of the Massachusetts Bay colony considered this wave of illness and death [among Natives] to be a divine miracle. He wrote to a friend in England, "But for the natives in these parts, God hath so pursued them, as for 300 miles space the greatest part of them are swept away by smallpox which still continues among them. So as God hath thereby cleared our title to this place, those who remain in these parts, being in all not 50, have put themselves under our protection.
MIKE ELY, The Myth of Thanksgiving
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