Indigenous History Conference Features Events from October 3 to November 22

Originally planned as a live conference to be held on the campus of Bridgewater State University, “Here it Begins: 2020 Hindsight or Foresight” was moved to a virtual event due to the ongoing pandemic. Even as a virtual event, conference organizers Linda Coombs and Joyce Rain Anderson were able to deliver a packed event with over 50 speakers. Sessions in the conference will be held virtually over 9 weekends between October 3 and November 22 and is free of charge.

The conference is designed to inspire educators to learn about creation histories and traditional life; colonization and its aftermath; and the continued resilience and life of New England Natives today. The weekend sessions will dive into a wide range of topics such as traditional life, colonization, historical trauma, family research, rights, language, food sovereignty, indigenous art, literature and education.

To register for any of the free sessions, download the agenda or review the conference speaker list, please visit the conference website www.bridgew.edu/event/indigenous-history-conference