Tag Archives: settler colonialism in Grand Rapids

New Artwork exposes Settler Colonialism as part of the founding of Grand Rapids

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

Four years ago we wrote two pieces that looked at the foundation of the oppressive politics which led to the creation of Grand Rapids. The first piece was entitled More White Lies: Grand Rapids and Settler Colonialism. In that piece … Continue reading →

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New Artwork celebrates Indigenous Sovereignty and exposes Settler Colonialism in Grand Rapids

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

A new print, created by Carly Wormmeester, provides a powerful image of the importance of our recognition of Indigenous Sovereignty in Michigan and the Settler Colonial reality of taking over land that belonged to the Anishinaabe. Carly’s print is based … Continue reading →

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Monuments, propaganda and settler colonialism in Grand Rapids

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Jeff Smith (GRIID)

This posting is part of the Lies Across Grand Rapids series that looks at how land marks, monuments and other historical markings tell either a distorted view history or a history that defends power and privilege.  There are numerous statues … Continue reading →

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