Category Archives: Native Americans

Effective Model for Social Change

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Last night I was honored to be able to share some of my experiences in building relationships with Native peoples with the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). You can see my slide presentation here: https://kislingjeff.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/native-and-non-native-peoples/ In the … Continue reading →

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Native and non-native peoples

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been working on a PowerPoint slide presentation for an upcoming lecture. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to integrate and organize my experiences from the past several years. You can download the PDF version of this slide presentation … Continue reading →

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Follow-up on Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

The following is from a message sent to those who participated in the Toward Right Relationships with Native Peoples events in July when Paula Palmer was able to be with us here in Iowa and Nebraska. But even if you … Continue reading →

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Protest and Protect

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Definitions Protest: a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. Demonstrate: take part in a public demonstration. synonyms: protest · rally · march · parade · sit in · vigil Vigil: a stationary, peaceful demonstration in support … Continue reading →

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Healing – Decolonizing Quakers

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I appreciate this quote from the “Decolonizing Quakers” website: “the decolonizing that needs to take place, both the educating and the healing, are matters of urgency to the survival of the human species and the health of the Earth as … Continue reading →

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Reflections — Decolonizing Quakers

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote about the new website Decolonizing Quakers. I appreciate this quote from the site: “the decolonizing that needs to take place, both the educating and the healing, are matters of urgency to the survival of the human species … Continue reading →

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Decolonizing Quakers

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

For decades I’ve watched the failure of white dominant society to address the increasingly dire threats to Mother Earth. So I began looking for ways to learn more about Native peoples, who have always known of the sacredness of our … Continue reading →

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Native Peoples and Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Columbus Day overlooks a painful colonial history and minimizes the important contributions made by Indigenous peoples throughout this continent’s history. That’s why FCNL has chosen to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead. I attended (10/23/19) the Friends Committee on National Legislation … Continue reading →

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Sharing Our Stories with Each Other

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Richard Wagamese tells us “we change the world one story at a time.” I think of that as I read the story below about the destruction of the saguaros in order to build the border wall. ALL THAT WE ARE … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The Long Arc of FCNL Advocacy

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. EDT | Quaker Welcome Center or Online Columbus Day overlooks a painful colonial history and minimizes the important contributions made by Indigenous peoples throughout this continent’s history. That’s why FCNL has chosen to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ … Continue reading →

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