Wednesday, November 6th – 6:30-7:30pm CT
Join us virtually on November 6th from 6:30-7:30pm CT to learn from Allison Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) Tribal Liaison and Native Relations Coordinator at the Metropolitan Council.
Allison’s presentation will cover key Native American topics, including land acknowledgments, cultural appropriation, and the impact of stereotypes and microaggressions. She will share personal experiences as a Native person, teach a few Ojibwe words, and provide resources on Indigenous foods and environmental values. The presentation will also offer insights into Native teachings and values, with an emphasis on allyship practices, helping participants to connect and learn in a meaningful way.
All are welcome! We look forward to learning along with our heart family and members of the community of all ages. Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, registered participants will receive resources from Allison and the link to watch the webinar after the event.
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/87548104308
Meeting ID: 875 4810 4308
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Participants present at the workshop will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card to Heart Berry, a Native business creating Native art in Northern Minnesota. “The ‘Heart Berry’ or Ode’imin is strawberry in Ojibwe, these values are the driving force behind our brand and community work. As a Native owned company, we thank you for supporting Inspired Natives, not Native Inspired, HeartBerry proudly brings traditional Ojibwe designs to you.“
Presenter
Allison M. Waukau (Menominee/Navajo) currently resides in Minneapolis, MN, and has a strong background in Community Engagement. She currently serves as the Tribal Liaison and Native Relations Coordinator at the Metropolitan Council. Previously, Allison worked at Hennepin County Library as the American Indian Community Liaison—a role she also held at Roseville School District. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Fort Lewis College. Allison is the Past President of the American Indian Library Association and was recognized as one of Library Journal’s 2021 Movers & Shakers. She also received the Rising Leader award at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color. Allison co-hosts the podcast “Books are Good Medicine,” which aims to increase knowledge for educators and libraries about Native American books and materials. Her professional interests include exploring land acknowledgment practices, developing community-led initiatives, and amplifying the voices and perspectives of her Native community.
