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Formed in 2018, the Indigenous People’s Advocacy Committee (IPAC), an action arm of WMCN, promotes critical analysis of historical representations and increased understanding of contemporary challenges facing Indigenous Peoples, including those who lived on the land now recognized as Winchester. IPAC also advocates with other grassroots groups for the rights of Indigenous Peoples at the town and state level.
Committee Objectives
- Raise community awareness to honor and highlight Indigenous Peoples’ history
- Foster greater community understanding around contemporary Indigenous Peoples’ issues
- Eliminate stereotypes and the use of Native American mascots which negatively impact Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth
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Upcoming Initiatives
Collaborative regional video project
Screening and discussion of Indigenous films
Support for MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda
Volunteer
If you are interested in learning more about the work of the Indigenous People’s Advocacy Committee
Contact office@nfsj.org, or Fill out this form and someone from the Network will get back to you.