Upcoming Live Course
The True History of the United States:
An Indigenous Perspective
Overview
Get ready for a crash course in some of the fundamental facts about American history that very few people have learned about from an Indigenous lens. We will learn about the profound effect of the “Dawes Act,” the true history of “Pocahontas,” the primary eras of colonization, and most importantly, the current era of Indigenous renaissance and revitalization that is sweeping the country today.
Join Dr. Lyla June Johnston as we dive deep into colonial events and the foundations of the United States from Indigenous perspectives. This two-class course will introduce you to many pieces of history that still affect us today—and will leave you hungry to foster change for future generations.
Bring a journal, and get ready to take notes! This class is designed for learners from all countries, and everyone is welcome to join.
In this course, you will:
Cover “American” history in ways you’ve never seen before
Discuss eras of colonization that have led us to a “Indigenous Renaissance Era” today
Span hundreds of years of history and ongoing contemporary issues
Join a growing community in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and Mother Earth
Learn of opportunities to support Indigenous language revitalization efforts today
Course Logistics
We meet via Zoom over two Sundays, June 21st & 28th
Classes take place 9-11am Pacific Time (time zone converter)
Recordings, resources, and access to our international Community are all available after registration
Recordings are available for days you miss!
Cost: Free or sliding-scale
There is a suggested $40-$60 donation for course access but NO ONE will be turned away for lack of funds!
Learning Journey
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In this first class, Dr. Lyla June Johnston shares insights into distinct eras of colonization—commonly known as the extermination, assimilation, and relocation, termination eras. Starting even before Columbus with the Norse, Dr. Johnston covers significant parts of “American” history that have been purposefully hidden from our common understanding of each other. We end on a positive note by discussing the current joys of what we call the “Indigenous Renaissance Era” beginning in the 1960s with the American Indian Movement.
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In this last class, Dr. Johnston elaborates on positive and negative policies that impact Natives, the environment, and humanity’s shared communal fabric. Dr. Johnston also covers critical contemporary issues from #MMIR to invisibility. Again ending on a positive note, we expand on Indigenous futurisms, our visions for generations not yet born. We empower students with tools to help shape this future in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and Mother Earth.