Every year I invite non-Native folks who are celebrating the colonial holiday to do something in support of Native people. This holiday isn’t a happy one for a lot of folks, but if you would like to extend some solidarity to Native folks this weekend, here’s a thread for that.
This thread is a list of groups and people I will personally be supporting today and I invite you all to join me. First up, @4directionsvote is committed to the full enfranchisement of Native people. To fight Native voter suppression, you can donate here: http://fourdirectionsvote.com/donation/
Woodland Women is a group that offers mutual support & healing for women on my rez. It’s a crucial support system. They make regalia each yr to give away at the holidays. They need supplies & would like to add other care package items for folks in crisis. https://www.facebook.com/donate/390903778724362/
To support a Native mom who has been doing a whole lot of mutual aid work, you can give to Julzzzzrich@gmail.com on via paypal.
This Indigenous land defender who is always showing up for others, and for the struggle, could use help paying a few bills.
Donate: http://paypal.me/annalisevelazquez
Donate: http://paypal.me/annalisevelazquez
Indigenous Mutual Aid is an information and support network with an anti-colonial and anti-capitalist framework. They exist to inspire and empower autonomous Indigenous relief organizing in response to COVID-19. To support: : http://indigenousmutualaid.org/
From a dear friend: "Over the past month, our relatives have been in support at the frontlines of both Kumeyaay and Akimel/Hia-Ced/Tohono O'odham border wall resistance movements. They’ve come up against some vehicle repair issues and need help." https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-indigenous-land-defenders?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all
. @Chi_Nations is a diverse group of Native youth focused on activism, political education and community care in Chicago. At present, their mutual aid food distribution program could use a boost for the winter. (They also need more PPE to distribute.) Venmo: chi-nations
This Indigenous mom in Chicago is an unstoppable force. From mutual aid to coordinating direct actions or leading political ed, she's a powerhouse. And she gets paid for almost nothing she does. Let's help keep her afloat.
Venmo: CrysVG
Or crystal.v.guerra@gmail via PayPal
Venmo: CrysVG
Or crystal.v.guerra@gmail via PayPal
This family has a history of helping other Indigenous people in trouble find safe shelter and passage. They recently took in a Native family and a criminalized Indigenous youth who would otherwise be unsheltered during the pandemic. Paypal: Kosmikjustice@gmail.com
This young Native activist, who is quite dear to me, has already made historic contributions to our movements. Right now, his rez is on lockdown until December 3 bc of the virus. Things are very hard and money is needed. http://PayPal.me/whiteeyes
If you have reproductive justice on your mind, @IWRising's initiatives include financial and practical support for Indigenous abortion seekers in the US and Canada, midwifery support, and advocacy surrounding repro justice related issues. Donate: http://PayPal.me/IWRising
This O’odham mom, land defender and anti-border organizer needs money for vehicle maintenance and legal fees. This is someone who has put her life on the line for others on numerous occasions, without hesitation.
Venmo: missylandback
Venmo: missylandback
These two land defenders are doing safety work around housing reclamation in occupied Tongva territories. Reclaiming homes is crucial work rt now.
Venmo -
luvwolfhawkvillalobos
Cash app -
$luvwolfhawk
Paypal -
Ltmwolfhawk
Venmo -
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Cash app -
$luvwolfhawk
Venmo -
luvwolfhawkvillalobos
Cash app -
$luvwolfhawk
Paypal -
Ltmwolfhawk
Venmo -
luvwolfhawkvillalobos
Cash app -
$luvwolfhawk
This Menominee mom and her son have struggled with housing insecurity this year and could really use a break. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/summerandjaysean
And that wraps up the list of Native causes & Indigenous folks I'll be supporting today. I appreciate everyone who is joining me in making these contributions & everyone who's uplifting the thread. Native fam, pls continue to add organizations and individual asks in the replies.
Also, we have another match offer.
https://twitter.com/bekkijean/status/1332120647195971584?s=20

Y'all we raised about $30K to fight Native voter suppression over the weekend! @4directionsvote extends their thanks to us all for our efforts. ♡