by Nick Estes Last June the Westmoreland County Historical Society reenacted the 1785 hanging of Mamachtaga, a Lenape man. In a viral video (now removed), jeering white onlookers shouted at … Continue reading Indian Killers: Crime, Punishment, and Empire
Native Liberation: The Way Forward
by Nick Estes These were the concluding remarks to the first annual Native Liberation 2016 Conference convened at the Larry Casuse Center in Albuquerque, NM on Aug. 13, 2016. Nick … Continue reading Native Liberation: The Way Forward
The 1680 Pueblo Revolt is about Native Resistance
by Jennifer Marley Jennifer Marley is from the San Ildefonso Pueblo and is a student at the University of New Mexico pursuing her bachelor’s degree In Native American Studies. She … Continue reading The 1680 Pueblo Revolt is about Native Resistance
Violence of Colonization Represented in UNM Seal
This statement was read during May 5, 2016 during the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Board of Regents Academic/Student Affairs & Research subcommittee meeting. by Dra. Alicia Romero Good afternoon … Continue reading Violence of Colonization Represented in UNM Seal
Abolish the Racist Seal: UNM KIVA CLUB, The Red Nation Statement to Board of Regents
by The Red Nation & UNM KIVA CLub On Thursday, May 5, it was standing room only as the UNM KIVA Club and The Red Nation read a joint statement … Continue reading Abolish the Racist Seal: UNM KIVA CLUB, The Red Nation Statement to Board of Regents
Empire & UNM’s Racist Seal
Speech given April 29, 2016 by David Uahikeaikalei‘ohu Maile Aloha mai kākou. ‘O David Uahikeaikalei‘ohu Maile wau. No Maunawili, O‘ahu mai au. My name is David Uahikeaikalei‘ohu Maile. I’m from … Continue reading Empire & UNM’s Racist Seal
UNM President Stands with Racism, Students Speak Out
This report originally appeared in Liberation News. by Rebecca Hampton Over 100 people including students, faculty, administration, and community members joined The Red Nation and the Kiva Club for … Continue reading UNM President Stands with Racism, Students Speak Out
Speaking out against border town violence: the killing of Loreal Tsingine and our community’s growing response
By Andrew Curley Winslow, AZ – It has been over a month since Loreal Tsingine, a 27-year old Navajo woman, was gunned down in the streets of Winslow (3/27/16). At … Continue reading Speaking out against border town violence: the killing of Loreal Tsingine and our community’s growing response
Abolish The Racist Seal: An Open Letter to UNM Administration
The following is an open letter to the University of New Mexico President Bob Frank and the Board of Regents. This letter, with letters of support and a faculty, student, and community petition supporting students’ eleven demands, will be delivered to the President’s Office at Scholes Hall, Friday, April 29, 2016.
Abolish The Racist Seal
by Nick Estes This talk was given March 3, 2016 as part of the Indigenous Book Festival’s opening roundtable, “Beyond Stereotype, Prejudice, & Racism,” at the University of New Mexico, … Continue reading Abolish The Racist Seal