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Tag Archives: settler colonialism in Grand Rapids
New Artwork exposes Settler Colonialism as part of the founding of Grand Rapids
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
New Artwork celebrates Indigenous Sovereignty and exposes Settler Colonialism in Grand Rapids
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
Monuments, propaganda and settler colonialism in Grand Rapids
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
Grand Rapids People's History Project 