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I would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past & present & honor w/ gratitude the land itself and Duwamish Tribe. https://www.duwamishtribe.org/ Here's a quick thread of ways you can contribute:
Join me in contributing a monthly "rent" to the Duwamish Tribe as a way of acknowledging that we live on stolen land. Maybe $54/mo as a reminder of the 54,000 acres of homeland that was signed over to settlers who didn't keep their end of the treaty? https://duwamishtribe.networkforgood.com/projects/35157-real-rent-duwamish
If you can't donate, consider voting to change the name of the T107 park, which was originally a Duwamish Tribe village site, changed to Ha Ah Poos Duwamish Village Park. For instructions and a better explanation, go to: https://mailchi.mp/duwamishtribe/please-help-us-get-t107-park-name-changed-3891630 https://twitter.com/Duwamish_Tribe/status/1287184610368069632?s=20
You can also reach out to local, state, and federal representatives to stand with the Duwamish Tribe and protest the denial of their recognition: https://www.duwamishtribe.org/stand-with-the-duwamish
Consider buying your next gift or art piece from their store: https://www.duwamishtribe.org/store
Another great way to donate is to help restore the Duwamish River Mural by going to https://www.duwamishtribe.org/duwamish-mural-restoration-project https://twitter.com/Duwamish_Tribe/status/1288975620529991680?s=20
Finally, let's take the time to educate ourselves on the history of Seattle's stolen land & the impact it had on the Duwamish Tribe & other tribes. I'm still learning, and I know there is so much more work to do than in this thread. Please share other resources & RT for reach!
