The Indigenous Peoples' Day Committee of Oberlin offers a workshop on exploring mindfulness through Indigenous teachings as part of the "Growing Justice, Creating Community" college-community symposium organized by the Oberlin College Food Studies Program. Become more aware of the world around you by integrating Indigenous/First Nations teachings into your everyday practices. The workshop will be a combination of dialogue and teaching.
In 2016, activist Three Eagle Cloud led a Columbus Day protest in Oberlin, Ohio, highlighting atrocities committed by Columbus and announcing it would be his last demonstration. Inspired, three local women formed the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee, later joined by students and allies. They researched, educated the community, and gathered support to replace Columbus Day. On August 21, 2017, Oberlin became the first Ohio city to officially adopt Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Since then, the committee has hosted events, meetings, and celebrations to spread awareness, challenge myths, and promote Indigenous issues under their motto: Truth Rises.
Open to all members of the public
