Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Reframing Narratives and Creating Actual Inclusivity in Outdoor Education

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Bloomington Parks is inviting you to a virtual educational workshop supported by the Unearthed Speakers Bureau.

Topic: Beyond Land Acknowledgements: Reframing Narratives and Creating Actual Inclusivity in Outdoor Education

Presenter: Autumn Brunelle, Naturalist for the Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department.
Format: 45-minute interactive presentation with Q&A (1 hour total)

“Long ago, Native Americans used this land for hunting and gathering.” This seemingly harmless sentence can be found in almost every park, environmental class, and outdoor program. Contrary to this common teaching, Native Americans are very much present and involved with the natural world in more ways than “hunting and gathering.” In this talk, we will address Native American representation in the outdoors, learn how to re-frame the narratives surrounding Native peoples, and discuss why “Land Acknowledgments” may fail Indigenous audiences.

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