Brookline Hosting 2 Upcoming Indigenous Peoples Events

BROOKLINE, MA —The Brookline Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee has revealed details about two upcoming events.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 9 — Indigenous Peoples' Day — the committee and the Brookline Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations will be hosting its annual Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration at Brookline Town Hall, located at 333 Washington St.

The event, which is free and open to the public, with be held both indoors and outdoors.

A speaking program will feature the reading of Brookline's Land Acknowledgement, followed by a poetry reading by Felina Silver Robinson, the chairperson of the committee. There also will be a presentation about historical Indigenous stories.

The event also will feature several local Indigenous craft vendors and free food provided by local businesses Stoked Pizza and Chilacates.

Additionally, the event will feature a book sale, Massachusetts legislature agenda information and information about social and environmental actions of Indigenous peoples and allies in Brookline and throughout Massachusetts.

The Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee also is sponsoring its fourth Indigenous Authors Book Club, which will meet virtually from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 5.

The book that will be read and discussed is: "The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History," by Ned Blackhawk.

Those interested in being a part of the discussion can RSVP by contacting Caitlin Starr, assistant director in Brookline's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations, at cstarr@brooklinema.gov or 617-731-2345.

According to organizers, books are available for purchase at the Brookline Booksmith, located at 279 Harvard St., and on Amazon. There are also books available to borrow from the Brookline Libraries.

Since 2019, the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee has been organizing events and discussions related to Indigenous history and culture. The group also partners with local Indigenous vendors, provides information about political issues involving Indigenous peoples and helps to educate locals about Brookline's history.