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Event commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day at Columbia took place at Columbia October 12th; link to the recording and other follow up
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The enthusiasm was palpable October 12th at Columbia, but also more broadly, about this first Indigenous Peoples’ Day commemoration at our university. Many Columbia entities collaborated for this, but also the New York University community. We congratulate all cosponsors for the interest, spirit of solidarity and decolonization ethic that embraced the event.

Columbia's Massive Open On Line Course on Indigenous Peoples Rights Now Open For Enrollment
Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights is pleased to make this announcement on this, the first commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day at Columbia, October 12th 2020. This course became possible thanks to an award from the Provost’s Office.

ISHR Student is working to rebuild her community after Almeda Fires
Thursday, October 8, 2020

This past September, the Almeda fires blazed through Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon, leaving nothing but ash. Niria Alicia, M.A. in Human Rights Candidate, is a member of the community affected by the devastating fires. A few weeks ago, The New York Times wrote an article about the destruction the fires brought to Oregon.  

2020-21 Advocate's Contributions to PWDs Honored in Ghana
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

In early October, 2020-21 Advocate Francis Asong was honored by Humanitarian Awards Ghana for his contributions to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Francis is the Executive Director at Voice of People with Disability Ghana (VOICE Ghana). 

The University Is Right to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
This was—and is—an important step in dismantling the “Doctrine of Discovery” that has always plagued the U.S. legal system.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

This article was originally published on Columbia News. Click here to read it. 

By Elsa Stamatopoulou

October 12th is almost here.

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