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Funds are being used towards college scholarships as well as for youth cultural enrichment activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/0e650c73-af9a-4b02-a1e4-d05d1b288302/Free+college.jpg https://www.mcnaa.org/donate daily 0.75 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/1594817847366-FMLJ3Z8KVTKCVBRXBT4D/4-Cultural+Arts.jpg Ways to Give - Ways to Give At the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA), we believe in taking care of our community, especially those who require the most support (elders), guidance (children), and need (low income, health compromised, etc.). We believe that when we are in a position to help, we are obligated to do what we can to be good ancestors for our future generations. We hope we can inspire you to help our communities in Massachusetts by making a donation to help support our programs! 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Fox Tree, Ph.D. Speaker and Workshop Presenter Dr. Claudia A. Fox Tree (she/ her/ hers) is a multiracial/ multicultural professional educator and social justice activist who facilitates courses and workshops on diversity, equity, and social justice. Claudia focuses on being an ally and co-conspirator in dismantling stereotypes and historical inaccuracies so that Indigenous peoples in what is now known as North and South America can be visible on their own land. Claudia decolonizes equity conversations by highlighting implicit bias and centering Indigenous history, culture, resistance, and contributions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/1594825900962-T30UJUKU5I8IRO8LIG53/Larry.jpg Speakers & Presenters - Larry Spotted Crow Mann Award-winning Writer, Poet, Native American Cultural Educator, Traditional Story Teller, Tribal Drummer/Dancer, and Motivational Speaker Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/1598109507343-1C3P8AE2VG76T2H1LZHP/Annawon+speaking.jpg Speakers & Presenters - Annawon Weeden Consultant, Presenter, Performing Artist Born & raised on the Narragansett Tribal reservation in Charlestown Rhode Island, Annawon eventually made his home in his mother’s Wampanoag community located in Mashpee, MA. Following in his father “Tall Oak”'s footsteps, Annawon began sharing the culture of his tribes with his family during public programs and performances at a very young age. As an adult, Annawon's passion for preserving the culture has been clear throughout decades spent working at Plimoth Plantation (Museum Interpreter/Outreach Educator) and Boston Children’s Museum. Currently self-employed, Annawon dedicates much of his time visiting schools, colleges, museums, libraries, birthdays, corporations and more, as he continues his efforts to correct misinformation and misrepresentation of indigenous people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/8ee004ac-fad6-41a9-9967-8b59c9558d45/Chali%27inaru+3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/7010c683-481e-4284-ae20-552df05130bb/Sebastian+E..jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/cef5d18d-6484-4185-9367-b6cc7279e972/Jus+Crea+Giammarino.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/f3061059-246b-4256-b3da-c980e8e63025/Brad+Lopes+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/ee677e59-e49b-40e4-aaae-92235758bf68/Angela+Marcelino+2.jpg https://www.mcnaa.org/claudia-fox-tree daily 0.75 2024-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/a98c2c1c-d0b2-4cbc-9a79-72ef000c5591/CFT+Areito.JPG Claudia A. 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rallies as well as rallying for women’s reproductive rights; participating in workshops for 'roots of injustice, seeds of change'; presenting workshops relating to anti-racism topics; campaigning for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, and Idle No More; advocating to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day; advocating more aggressively to change the Mass. state seal & motto; supporting local exhibits such as Doors Unhinged: An Exhibition of Untold Native Women's Stories; preparing statements in support of removing local and national racist statues & monuments; holding virtual panel discussions on local social change initiatives; and other important issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dc225a415821aa2c1bd1c/6193d6a8-b5f7-4622-b532-840d00c1431d/indigenous-peoples-day-toolkit.png Public Education/Awareness & Social Change - Celebrate Indigenous Peoples. Fight for recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in your city! Since 2020, the Movement for Black Lives has inspired people to protest and reject racist symbols and institutions. This has led to several positive changes for Native people, including the renaming of the Washington NFL team, exposure of medical racism in Indian Country, and removal of racist monuments. However, Columbus Day remains a widely celebrated holiday in the U.S. that glorifies a false narrative of America’s founding and erases the genocide of Native peoples. Learn how to advocate for the celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day with IlumiNative’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Toolkit. On the same page, you will also see and be able to download an Indigenous People’s Day Lesson Plan designed for both in-classroom as well as remote learners. 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