MONDAY, November 21 at 7 PM

Missing information, inaccurate stories, and stereotypes perpetuate myths about Columbus and Thanksgiving. When we can’t describe an accurate First Nations perspective, it’s often because we have grown up in a system that has made hard truths invisible. In this presentation, we will explore this colonial system through primary sources and examine how language perpetuates invisibility and how we can dismantle oppression to bring accurate counter-narratives to life.

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About the presenter: Claudia A. Fox Tree (she, her) identifies as a multiracial Indigenous woman. Since 2000, Claudia has been on the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness board. MCNAA’s mission is to preserve Native American cultural traditions; to assist Native American residents with basic needs and educational expenses; to advance public knowledge and understanding, to dispel inaccurate information about Native People, and work towards racial equality by addressing racial issues and inequities across the region. Since 1998, Claudia has been a Massachusetts liaison for the United Confederation of Taino People, headquartered in New York. Claudia is a tribal member of the Iukaieke Guainia Taino-Arawak Tribal Community. She is currently a doctoral student at Lesley University. Claudia is also a polymer clay artist, blogger, and mother to five young adults (and four cats).

This program is cosponsored by Belmont Against Racism and the public libraries of Belmont, Brookline, Chelmsford, Lincoln, Maynard, Natick, Norwood, Stow, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston. This event is generously sponsored by the Library Trustees.

Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Event

with Linda Cutting and Leonie Little-Lex

Join local author and illustrator duo Linda Cutting and Leonie Little-Lex for a picture book read-aloud and Q&A session! Listen to them share their new book, A is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet, engage in an author-led activity, and finish off with a Q&A session to ask all your burning questions about writing and illustrating an alphabet book. November is National Adoption Month, making this a perfect event to attend to hear about different experiences with adoption.

This program is aimed at kids ages 4-10 and their families. Masks are encouraged. Free tickets are required for this event and will be available at the Children’s Desk starting at 2:30 PM the day of the event.

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