Activity Type:
Panel Discussion
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Presenter:
Miguel Sague, Head Spiritual Leader of Caney Indian Spiritual Circle & Medicine Man for the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, Russell Simms, Executive Director, Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
Date:
Monday, October 12, 2015 - 19:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
4130 Posvar
Cost:
Free Admission
Learn about the origins of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and its connections to global Indigenous peoples’ movements and broader alliances of activists working for global social justice and human rights. Explore how ideas that originated in global discussions have shaped local struggles around the United States, including ones in Western Pennsylvania.
Refreshments will be served.
UCIS Unit:
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors:
Native American Students Organization of the University of Pittsburgh
the Sociology Department
University of Pittsburgh
Non-University Sponsors:
Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance
World Regions:
International