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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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