First UUs in Support of Indigenous Peoples (FUUSIP)

Urge your representative to support HB 1843

https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/

Excerpt “ The second Monday in October — ~~Columbus Day~~ Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Yorktown Victory Day to honor ~~Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), a discoverer of the Americas,~~ American Indians residing in the Commonwealth and the final victory at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, in the Revolutionary War.”

Please join First UUs in Support of Indigenous Peoples (FUUSIP) monthly meeting on March 9, 2025 11:15 – 12:30 in the Staff Area where we will discuss events and ongoing issues and ideas, concerns you may have. Perhaps you prefer zoom.

Please email FUUSIP@gmail.com with questions.

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

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.

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.”

Virginia Public Radio WVTF

Email fuusip@gmail.com and let us know what you think.

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FUUSIP Purpose Statement:

First UUs in Support of Indigenous Peoples gather and work to continue our individual and collective education to witness and begin to address Indigenous erasure. We will 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.

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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for latest updates and events

@firstuuchurchrva

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Links you may like:

Virginia Tribal Education Consortium

https://www.vtecinc.org/

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.

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