This article was originally published on KCPR, Cal Poly’s hub for the arts, music, culture, and entertainment of the Central Coast. The following article references sexual assault and violence. Cal Poly offers prevention education and confidential advocacy through Safer, which can be found at safer.calpoly.edu. Native American poetry brings forth a perspective that is completely […]
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Thanksgiving: “A palatable narrative for non-Native folks”
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. Psychology sophomore Kaila Ennen remembers celebrating “Pilgrims and Indians Day” at her private preschool for Thanksgiving. She and her classmates were assigned to be either a “Pilgrim” or an “Indian.” The “Indian” students dressed up in brown outfits and headdresses decorated with feathers. The “Pilgrim” students wore white […]
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Thanksgiving: “Una narrativa acceptable para la gente no-indígena”
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por José González. Estudiante de psicología de segundo año Kaila Ennen recuerda el festejo de “Pilgrims and Indians Day” en su escuela de primaria por el Día de Acción de Gracias. Ella y sus compañeros hicieron el papel de los “peregrinos” o […]
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Cal Poly opens Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center
Cal Poly unveiled the new Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center in yakʔitʸutʸu on Thursday, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive space for indigenous students on campus to study, relax and socialize. Electrical engineering senior Wyatt Kohler, president of the American Indian Student Association, said that when he came to Cal Poly, he wasn’t aware […]
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day campus celebration reclaims Columbus Day
An event was held at the yakʔitʸutʸu Amphitheater in acknowledgment of the first people who occupied Cal Poly’s land.
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Paying tribute to indigenous roots: Cal Poly prepares for yakʔitʸutʸu
The project is a collaborative effort between local members of the ytt tribe, faculty, staff, University Housing and Student Affairs.
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San Luis Obispo residents march for Standing Rock
Protests have been occurring around San Luis Obispo concerning the new president-elect, but there have been gatherings concerning other issues too. In this case, the Dakota Access oil pipeline. A smoky scent overtook the scene. Burning white sage leaves were passed around. A glowing crescent moon seemed to materialize out of the embers. After enough people […]
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Larissa Fasthorse “decolonizes narratives”
Fasthorse, a member of the Sicangu Lakota Nation, spoke about “decolonizing the narrative,” or essentially fighting cultural appropriation.
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30-Minute Update: How a possible faculty strike may affect students, Cal Poly releases a report on its financial future
Mustang News anchors Clara Knapp and Allison Edmonds update you on Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
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Minorities bond across cultures
He was the only black student in most of his classes and his dorm. As a minority, Smith (not his actual name, see editor’s note below) found himself isolated from Cal Poly by his race. Monday, he will bring together others who share that sense of separation. Smith, architecture sophomore, moved from Chicago to Cal Poly, […]