Acts of Resistance by a Native Scholar! Often times Native students are required to be in school during important moments in Indigenous history. It can be very difficult for them to have to choose between their schoolwork and their desire to be a part of Indigenous movements. For me, I desperately wanted to drop out of Harvard and go to Standing Rock to fight for our rights to
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land, water, and for our sovereignty. It was during this deep internal struggle where I started to think about small ways in which I can resist and exert my presence in institutions that were not built for me. As a result, this comic follows our newly born Native Scholar, Febe, and how she embodies resistance through small acts meaningful acts.
202 no more freeways on O’odham land!
When I have time I try to attend rallies And protests. But sometimes that can be hard and Being a student, I don’t have a lot of time to atttend and help organize... So here are 4 ways I resist in my daily life as graduate student!
2: Leaving notes of land acknowledgement on empty classroom chalk boards!
1: Drinking coffee from a mug that lets people know what’s up!
3: Turning in an assignment that privileges my indigenous knowledge...and humor!
4: Wearing your favorite Native designed t-shirt to class!
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As you can see, there are lots of small ways to resist and assert your place in this institution! What are some of your Favorite ways to assert your place and celebrate your indigeneity?
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