helping out oyate
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piranhawho, you say?
Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us. For Indian children, it is as important as it has ever been for them to know who they are and what they come from. For all children, it is time to know and acknowledge the truths of history. Only then will they come to have the understanding and respect for each other that now, more than ever, will be necessary for life to continue.
Our work includes critical evaluation of books and curricula with Indian themes, conducting of “Teaching Respect for Native Peoples” workshops and institutes; administration of a small resource center and reference library; and distribution of children’s, young adult, and teacher books and materials, with an emphasis on writing and illustration by Native people.
Our hope is that by making many excellent books available to encourage many more, especially from Native writers and artists. Oyate, our organiztion’s name, is the Dakota word for people. It was given to us by a Dakota friend.
they're a fantastic, one-of-a-kind organization, offering lots of resources, and reliable information. they also ship to canada. :)
and with a little help they might be able to match a grant that will allow them to revamp their website to make it more accessible and easier to order from (right now that's a bit of a hassle), which would enhance their ability to get out their information. apparently they're need just $1783.00 more, which they must raise by saturday, august 1 -- short notice, but that's just a couple hundred people donating a small amount of money.
you can call in, fax, or donate online (follow the "network for good" to donate via paypal).
while you're there, check out their catalog and the rest of their site. i found them during racefail, and learned a lot.
thank you.
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deadbrowalking.
ETA sunday, august 1: they more than made their target! i am totally thrilled at the amount of goodwill shown. read more here: http://popelizbet.livejournal.com/69429.html
Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us. For Indian children, it is as important as it has ever been for them to know who they are and what they come from. For all children, it is time to know and acknowledge the truths of history. Only then will they come to have the understanding and respect for each other that now, more than ever, will be necessary for life to continue.
Our work includes critical evaluation of books and curricula with Indian themes, conducting of “Teaching Respect for Native Peoples” workshops and institutes; administration of a small resource center and reference library; and distribution of children’s, young adult, and teacher books and materials, with an emphasis on writing and illustration by Native people.
Our hope is that by making many excellent books available to encourage many more, especially from Native writers and artists. Oyate, our organiztion’s name, is the Dakota word for people. It was given to us by a Dakota friend.
they're a fantastic, one-of-a-kind organization, offering lots of resources, and reliable information. they also ship to canada. :)
and with a little help they might be able to match a grant that will allow them to revamp their website to make it more accessible and easier to order from (right now that's a bit of a hassle), which would enhance their ability to get out their information. apparently they're need just $1783.00 more, which they must raise by saturday, august 1 -- short notice, but that's just a couple hundred people donating a small amount of money.
you can call in, fax, or donate online (follow the "network for good" to donate via paypal).
while you're there, check out their catalog and the rest of their site. i found them during racefail, and learned a lot.
thank you.
via
deadbrowalking.ETA sunday, august 1: they more than made their target! i am totally thrilled at the amount of goodwill shown. read more here: http://popelizbet.livejournal.com/69429.html