Truthsgiving: Using Food To Dismantle a Colonial Myth
A food demonstration and conversation with Native American culture bearers & experts to change the narrative of Thanksgiving.
Truthsgiving: Using Food to Dismantle a Colonial Myth part of the Spirit & Place Festival
About this event:
November is Native American Heritage Month as well as the month many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. The Eiteljorg and its partners invite you to explore ways of honoring Indigenous Peoples during your holiday celebrations. The Native American community is widely diverse and still alive today. However, systemic issues like the myth surrounding the origins of Thanksgiving continue to generalize and suppress the Native community. This event is not about cancelling a holiday; it is about changing perspectives on how to celebrate the holiday and Indigenous Peoples.
Enjoy a conversation about the mythology of the “first Thanksgiving,” and a cooking demonstration led by a Navajo food journalist to learn more about food sovereignty. All attendees will be able to enter a drawing for a chance to win a meal kit with Indigenous foods and recipes, so be sure to RSVP!
About the Speakers:
- Andi Murphy is the creator, host and producer of the “Toasted Sister Podcast,” a show about Indigenous food. Andi grew up on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. She has a journalism degree from New Mexico State University and has been working as a journalist since 2011.
- Jonathan James-Perry is an Aquinnah Wampanoag culture bearer, leader, historian, artist and professional speaker. He is grounded in the traditions of his ocean-going ancestors and works diligently to enforce and uphold the sovereignty of his tribal nation as well as to maintain cultural continuance among his tribal citizens.
A partnership between Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Purdue Native American Educational Cultural Center, and Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission.
The Eiteljorg’s updated health procedures:
The Eiteljorg Museum complies with all state and local public health requirements for remaining open and clean during the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, we are requiring all visitors to the Eiteljorg, its galleries, grounds, meeting spaces, museum café and museum store to wear face masks unless eating or drinking.
Prospective visitors experiencing fever, coughing or symptoms of illness should postpone their planned visit to the Eiteljorg to a later date when they are healthy. Out of consideration for others, visitors should follow the directions of Eiteljorg Museum admission staff and security while visiting the museum.
About Spirit & Place:
The Spirit & Place Festival (Nov. 4-14) celebrates the powerful role the arts, humanities, and religion play in community life. Housed in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, Spirit & Place is celebrating its 25th year. Learn more at spiritandplace.org!
A food demonstration and conversation with Native American culture bearers & experts to change the narrative of Thanksgiving.
Truthsgiving: Using Food to Dismantle a Colonial Myth part of the Spirit & Place Festival
About this event:
November is Native American Heritage Month as well as the month many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. The Eiteljorg and its partners invite you to explore ways of honoring Indigenous Peoples during your holiday celebrations. The Native American community is widely diverse and still alive today. However, systemic issues like the myth surrounding the origins of Thanksgiving continue to generalize and suppress the Native community. This event is not about cancelling a holiday; it is about changing perspectives on how to celebrate the holiday and Indigenous Peoples.
Enjoy a conversation about the mythology of the “first Thanksgiving,” and a cooking demonstration led by a Navajo food journalist to learn more about food sovereignty. All attendees will be able to enter a drawing for a chance to win a meal kit with Indigenous foods and recipes, so be sure to RSVP!
About the Speakers:
- Andi Murphy is the creator, host and producer of the “Toasted Sister Podcast,” a show about Indigenous food. Andi grew up on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. She has a journalism degree from New Mexico State University and has been working as a journalist since 2011.
- Jonathan James-Perry is an Aquinnah Wampanoag culture bearer, leader, historian, artist and professional speaker. He is grounded in the traditions of his ocean-going ancestors and works diligently to enforce and uphold the sovereignty of his tribal nation as well as to maintain cultural continuance among his tribal citizens.
A partnership between Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Purdue Native American Educational Cultural Center, and Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission.
The Eiteljorg’s updated health procedures:
The Eiteljorg Museum complies with all state and local public health requirements for remaining open and clean during the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, we are requiring all visitors to the Eiteljorg, its galleries, grounds, meeting spaces, museum café and museum store to wear face masks unless eating or drinking.
Prospective visitors experiencing fever, coughing or symptoms of illness should postpone their planned visit to the Eiteljorg to a later date when they are healthy. Out of consideration for others, visitors should follow the directions of Eiteljorg Museum admission staff and security while visiting the museum.
About Spirit & Place:
The Spirit & Place Festival (Nov. 4-14) celebrates the powerful role the arts, humanities, and religion play in community life. Housed in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, Spirit & Place is celebrating its 25th year. Learn more at spiritandplace.org!