In the front room of her West Des Moines home, violinist and composer Geneviève Salamone writes, produces, records, mixes and masters original music. And while the space looks almost like an ordinary front room, it’s far from it. The space has been fitted by Salamone and her husband with soundproofing drywall. There are microphones and […]
Indigenous Peoples Day
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Photos: Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Iowa City
On Monday, around 40 University of Iowa students and community members gathered on the Pentacrest to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and highlight the ongoing struggles Indigenous people face. The rally was organized by the UI Native American Student Association (NASA) and several members of the group shared what the day meant to them.
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Letter to the Editor: In support of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Columbus Day should be replaced so that Americans might finally reckon with their tragic past.
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Letter to the Editor: Working toward Indigenous Peoples’ Day during this Season of Resistance
By Christine Nobiss A few days ago I had a conversation with my son’s first grade teacher. I’ve had this same conversation every year for five years now — through daycare, preschool and, now, elementary school, all here in Iowa City. This conversation, usually held in September, is my attempt to shelter him from settler […]
