First UUs in Support of Indigenous Peoples (FUUSIP)
We meet on second Sundays after service (Zoom also available) to continue our individual and collective education to witness and begin to address Indigenous erasure. We work to find ways to raise awareness and educate ourselves about the injustices inflicted on Indigenous peoples and find meaningful ways to give back based on the needs expressed by Virginia tribes.
Contact: Margaret and Ray McGugan, FUUSIP@gmail.com
Virginia Tribal Education Consortium
Mission: VTEC’s mission is to bolster the capacity of Indigenous Nations in Virginia to address the academic achievement and career and technical education needs of tribal citizens from early childhood through adult education. Embracing culturally and historically accurate educational opportunities, VTEC endeavors to provide pathways to success for all.
Vision: To achieve sovereignty through education for the Indigenous Nations of Virginia.
Practicing Intercultural Agility (and humility) information from the UUA:
Radio & Podcast Episodes to Explore
Do you enjoy podcasts? Or maybe you’ve never listened to one. Here is the link to an interesting podcast. Some shows are short 6-10 minutes, others are longer 30-60 minutes.
- Virginia’s first tribal court – With Good Reason 6 min
- Imagining a New Justice System – With Good Reason 11 min
- Tribal Truths “Indigenous communities in Virginia have listened to others tell our stories. Now it’s our turn. We’re debunking myths and legends with fact, teaching about tribal cultures and current issues. This is Tribal Truths.”
Do you ever wonder which indigenous group is related to where you live now? Go here to find out: https://native-land.ca/
If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time.
If you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine,
Then let us work together.
Lilla Watson
Australian Aboriginal elder,
activist, and educator