*Curriculum enhnacement programs for K-12 that are historically
accurate regarding the nature of Columbus venture and the effects
of European conquest on the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
*Special school programs such as poetry, art, dance and writing
competitions that emphasize local histories, especially the
Ohlone people on whose land Berkeley sits
*Festivals (book fairs, etc.) with historical themes celebrating
our diversity and the histories of all who live here now
*"Chasky" to be organized in Berkeley. This is modeled on the
"Chasky" that took place in San Francisco last year. About
14 theme "art" installations created by different organizations
and cultural institutions line a procession route between two
parks. Possible themes: 1492, Africa, Women, Inquisition,
Resistance, Big Mountain, etc.
*University Art Museum: month long ethno-musicological project
featuring music and culture from North and South American
*Conference on issues of North American Indigenous Peoples
*Declare October 12 International Day of Solidarity with
Indigenous Peoples
*Year-long series of monthly presentations on these themes
*Educational forums by scholars in science, music, history,
art, medicine, law, psychology and religion that emphasize
contributions of Indigenous Peoples
*Art exhibits featuring works of contemporary North American
Indigenous people, people of color, and women
*Presentations showing life in other countries and struggles
of indigenous peoples there
For further information, contact John Curl (415) 526-0412
(Note: area code for Berkeley will be changing shortly to 510)