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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 8h

Check out the in person and virtual programing on Oct 12th at Massachusetts Historical Society. Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with our friend Brad Lopes for some awesome education and conversation! #indigenouspeoplesday #native

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Folks near Portland, Maine we encourage you to check out this screening of @dawnlandmovie and discussion with @wabanakireach hosted by @firstparish happening on October 11th! Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/dawnland-f...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Repost: Join MHS on October 12 from 9 AM – 12 PM for a teacher workshop led by MHS Education and Brad Lopes, Aquinnah Wampanoag scholar. It will explore the War for the Dawnland (aka King Philip’s War). 18308a.blackbaudhosting.com/18308a/War-f...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The 11th annual Upstander Academy for educators concluded last month and was a great success. A highlight was an 11-mile paddle on the Penobscot River led by Wabanaki knowledge-sharer Jason Pardilla. upstanderproject.org/learn/upstan...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

After conducting their food, health and cultural work on leased land since 2017 as the Eastern Woodlands Rematriation Collective, the women- and two-spirit-led group took title to 245 acres of fields, forests and wetlands as Niweskok. www.midcoastvillager.com/news/niwesko...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In June, Camden Rockport Middle School installed Wabanaki language and historical signage at the Camden Public Library and Harbor. “To ensure historical and linguistic accuracy, students collaborated with Wabanaki experts.” Love seeing news stories like this! www.penbaypilot.com/article/camd...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Watertown was commemorated in Watertown on July 18. We hope the people of Watertown have many conversations about how to nurture their reciprocal relationship with the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoq peoples for centuries to come. www.watertownmanews.com/2026/07/21/t...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

In June, the town of Holden, “a largely white, affluent suburban community...affirmed the decision to call upon their Republican state legislators...to change the flag and seal.” Learn more about this fight from Change The Mass Flag. changethemassflag.com

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are deep in the edit of We Sing Nonetheless. Follow Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg on the road with their Americana band and toddler, juggling musicmaking, marriage and parenthood. Check out @wesingnonetheless IG and FB accounts! www.instagram.com/wesingnoneth... www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New timeline available for free on our website: a compilation of scalp bounties and campaigns carried out before, during and after the Revolutionary War by “Patriot” and British-aligned forces. upstanderproject.org/learn/storym...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our July newsletter is out with programming updates and noteworthy news. If you’re not on our list please join us bit.ly/UPcommunity!

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Watertown Public Library hosted a panel on Indigenous perspectives on the origins of the American Revolution featuring Mishy Lesser, with Passamaquoddy author & educator Chris Newell, Mi’kmaq educator & musician Graham Marshall, and Kristine Malpica. Watch the panel: www.wcatv.org/post/treatyo...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Maine Philanthropy Center finds that the “wealth that makes [philanthropy in Maine] possible often originated from harmful historical events and practices” and shares “ways in which today’s funders can implement... funding practices to promote equity and address historic harms.” bit.ly/4vpMRTe

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Anna Malaika Tubbs’ eyeopening account of how patriarchy has shaped our society is a must read. With engaging stories and rigorous research, the book weaves together lifecycle and historical events identifying what makes patriarchy persist while also offering hope for the future. bit.ly/4erCEie

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Listen to Adam Mazo talk with Bernie Furshpan about how our films use storytelling to change harmful systems. Bernie also hosted Mishy Lesser in a "deeply honest conversation about truth, history, and the courage to act." Adam's chat: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Gt... Mishy's chat: apple.co/3SecwQ9

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Check out Upstander Project’s shelf on Bookshop.org! One recommended book is Nishnaabeg writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s Theory of Water. A beautifully-written and profoundly stirring book, it has been called genre-bending for the way it shows our connection to all that is. bit.ly/3Qq0mmK

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

In April, Harvard Divinity School wrestled with its “role and the role of religion in Harvard's entanglements with slavery, colonization, forced assimilation and religious conversion, and so-called race science.” Hope to see more truth-telling around the country: www.hds.harvard.edu/hds-conferen...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The Partnership of Historic Bostons is hosting a series of compelling events (in-person and online) through May that spotlight Native and non-Native perspectives on the origins of King Philip's War and its lasting impact. Find an event to attend: www.eventbrite.com/cc/metacoms-...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our May newsletter is out with book recs and other ways to plug into the ongoing work of learning to be an upstander. If you’re not on our list please join us bit.ly/UPcommunity!

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🍎 FREE for Teachers! Join the 2026 Upstander Academy (June 27–July 3) to explore Native American history & Indigenous knowledge in New England. 🌲🌊 📍 ME & MA 👥 Grades 3-12 ⏰ Deadline: April 27 Apply now: upstanderproject.org/learn/upstan... #teachers #history #native #indigenous #upstanderproject

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🍎 FREE for Teachers! Join the 2026 Upstander Academy (June 27–July 3) to explore Native American history & Indigenous knowledge in New England. 🌲🌊 📍 ME & MA 👥 Grades 3-12 ⏰ Deadline: April 13 Apply now: upstanderproject.org/learn/upstan... #teachers #history #native #indigenous #upstanderproject

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness is training doulas. Brianna Smith, Reciprocity Project Season One filmmaker shares that, “this honors our ancestors, supports our families in the present, and helps ensure our children enter the world surrounded by care that truly sees them.” ow.ly/PGJx50Ye1jw

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Longtime UP collaborator and friend, Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) has a new book, If You Lived During the American Revolution. Illustrated by Steffi Walthall, it's a kid-friendly look at the American Revolution and includes a chapter about Indigenous peoples' contributions. ow.ly/qBTq50Ye3s8

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A recording of our event, How NOT to Make Films: 15 Years of Failures, Mishaps, and Lessons Learned, is now on YouTube. We got candid about the missteps, challenges, and hard-earned lessons behind our work. Watch the recording and subscribe to our YouTube channel ow.ly/pUXo50YcZZc

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

At the end of January, federal officials removed signs that shared facts about the lives of enslaved people at the President’s House in Philadelphia. We stand opposed to the suppression of historical truth, no matter how difficult, painful, or uncomfortable. Read more: ow.ly/Y03650Ye0ZA

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Upstander Project created a guided walking tour for those who want to learn more about the people, land, and waterways in greater Shawmut before settlers renamed it Boston. The tour covers a vast chronology, from the origins of human habitation over 13,000 years ago to present-day. ow.ly/8u7y50YcZR5

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Check out Sunlight Media Collective, the Wabanaki-led organization that “document[s] topics affecting Wabanaki people and highlight[s] Wabanaki perspectives, with a primary emphasis on the frequent and crucial connections between environmental issues and Indigenous sovereignty.” ow.ly/e38250YcZUr

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Our eyes are on Minnesota as our hearts attune to those there who continue to teach the rest of us how to show up. Hunting human beings in Minnesota, whether done by slave catchers, scalpers, or ICE, is nothing new. ow.ly/CEfG50YcZNj

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Earlier this month, the Honorable Penobscot veteran Charles Norman Shay passed on from this world. He was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery when saving the lives of fellow soldiers on D-Day in Normandy. ow.ly/cFCr50XGmXe

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The “Not One More” report is the first federal report created to document the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous people. In a deeply troubling act of erasure, this pivotal document was deleted from the Department of Justice’s website. Lear more: ow.ly/FPrQ50XGmRg

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

On this day in 1948, the UN General Assembly published The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which identifies fundamental human rights, and has been translated into over 500 languages. Human Rights Educators USA has resources including podcasts and guidelines for the classroom. hreusa.org

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our December newsletter is out with updates and ways to get involved. If you’re not on our list please join us bit.ly/UPcommunity!

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Anyone traveling through the San Francisco International Airport can see Justin Deegan's beautiful film! See “TAHNAANOOKU’” by Justin Deegan in the Video Arts Gallery, located pre-security in the Mayor Edwin M. Lee International Terminal Departures Hall, daily 8:00am to 10:00pm. bit.ly/Video-Arts

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We are celebrating this exhibit takeover at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Curated by Reciprocity Project producer Tracy Rector, it includes artwork from Jeremy Dennis and Katsitsionni Fox among many other accomplished artists. Visit the self-guided tour until Dec 31st: ow.ly/S2WC50XfbwP

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

In September, leaders of Denmark and Greenland took accountability for a program of forced contraception carried out against Indigenous women and young girls. Hopefully more governments confront the past by facing the truth with humility and a commitment to healing. Article here: ow.ly/QRzF50Xfbsa

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

On October 12th, Watertown celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Upstander Project’s Learning Director, Mishy Lesser, and a team of local historians shared a draft of a Story Map about the founding of Watertown and the Original peoples to cherish the land. Read more here: ow.ly/PNnw50XfbaW

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Nature for Massachusetts, an environmental group petitioning for a ballot initiative that would use sales tax on sporting goods to support environmental protections here in Massachusetts, needs our help gathering signatures. Read more about the initiative here: ow.ly/SgNl50XfbiQ

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

What a treat it was to join chef Sherry Pocknett at Branch Line on October 7th for the 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Dinner. We hope everyone can connect with local Indigenous chefs to discover new relationships with the food and land where you live. Find Native restaurants here: ow.ly/o85150Xfb5p

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Last week, Mishy Lesser and endawnis Spears were honored to present an educator workshop at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston to help prepare teachers to visit with students a new exhibition, An Indigenous Present. Learn more about the workshop here: ow.ly/l7Nq50Xfbo3

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

From @wabanaki.alliance: On Nov. 4, Maine voters will face a referendum, Question 1, that seeks to fundamentally change Maine’s election laws. We believe this initiative would create barriers to voting, harming citizens, particularly elders, people with disabilities, and caretakers.

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Our October newsletter is out with important initiatives and team updates. If you’re not on our list please join us bit.ly/UPcommunity!

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

See you tomorrow night! Join us at the Jamaica Plain Film Festival in Boston on Saturday, September 6th! There will be an evening screening of Dawnland followed by a Q&A with film director, and Upstander Project cofounder, Adam Mazo. loring-greenough.org/jpff/

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Congress passed a measure that claws back $1.1 billion in already-approved funding for public media over the next two years. Public media is essential, amplifying marginalized voices and serving communities that commercial media ignores. Democracy needs diverse, independent voices. ow.ly/nG7y50WE2cP

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

July 2nd marked the 270th anniversary of the Owl’s Head massacre, a pivotal moment in Wabanaki and colonial history when militias viciously scalped and killed Margaret Moxa and her family and nine other Penobscot peacemakers. To learn more, explore our interactive story map: ow.ly/xf8i50WCZRC

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Donor generosity fuels everything we do from producing award winning documentary films and our Upstander Academy. Interested in supporting through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), foundation grant, or an individual gift? Consider joining our community of monthly sustainers. upstanderproject.org/donate

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Secretarial Order 3431 requires signage at all National Park sites inviting visitors to report “negative” information that may include truthful accounts of painful events. Stand up for honest Native history at sites that matter to you. Submit your comment to NPS: www.nps.gov/aboutus/eo14...

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Join us at the Jamaica Plain Film Festival in Boston on Saturday, September 6th! There will be an evening screening of Dawnland followed by a Q&A with film director, and Upstander Project cofounder, Adam Mazo. Purchase festival tickets here: loring-greenough.org/jpff/

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Upstander Project @upstanderproject.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The 2025-2026 MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda advances five critical bills that focus on banning Native American mascots in public schools, establishing Indigenous Peoples Day to replace Columbus Day, and celebrating Native cultures in education. Take action now: ow.ly/WkLR50WE1Tf

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Advocate for your legislator to co-sponsor the MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda!

The 2025-2026 MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda includes 5 priorities, please urge your state legislators to co-sponsor these 5 important bills today! An Act prohibiting the use of Native American m...

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