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Shuumi Stories
Have you seen the word “Shuumi” on a neighbor’s yard sign or heard it during a land acknowledgement and wondered what it means? Have you considered giving Shuumi and want to learn more? Already giving Shuumi and want to find a community of others doing the same?
Join Good Guest Kensington on Friday, 10/16, 7-8:30 pm, for Shuumi stories in honor of Indigenous People’s Day.
As East Bay residents, we live in Lisjan Nation territory. Shuumi is a financial contribution that we can make to acknowledge Lisjan Nation sovereignty and provide material support for their rematriation work. It is a powerful act of solidarity.
Shuumi is stewarded by Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, and we are deeply honored that members of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust will be joining us. A panel of speakers who each give Shuumi differently will share their stories. We’ll hear from an organization giving institutional Shuumi and two neighbors who give individually, one with money and the other through a home bequest. Join us for this evening of stories, learning and community.
"Shuumi Stories" is organized by Good Guest Kensington in collaboration with Sogorea Te' Land Trust. Learn more about Shuumi and Sogorea Te' Land Trust.
Access
The building has an accessible entrance and one ADA accessible bathroom. Please let us know if you have specific access needs: goodguestkensington@gmail.com.
Registration
The event is free and open to the public. Please register so we can send you important event details closer to the date, and to help us set up the space and welcome you. One person per form. Thank you!
Living On Indigenous Land
The town of Kensington lies on the ancestral and present-day homeland of the Lisjan Nation people. How can Kensington residents live here in a good way, in light of this fact? What opportunities are made possible when we do?
Good Guest Kensington (GGK) has been exploring these questions for the last five years, in service of repairing harm and creating a better future for all beings living in this beautiful place.
On 5/20, join us, virtually, in learning together about this Indigenous solidarity work, part of the movements for freedom and justice that are growing all around us. Everyone is welcome, whether you live in Kensington or a neighboring town. There is no cost to attend this program. Please consider giving Shuumi in reciprocity.
Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Entanglement - Honoring Indigenous People’s Day
Join us for an experiential workshop about the artist book Entanglement.
Through the book, we’ll explore what it means to live on stolen Indigenous land in the 21st century and how we can take meaningful actions toward collective liberation.
Entanglement was created by three Kensington residents in consultation with Lisjan Nation.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Capacity is limited, so please RSVP by 10/8 by completing this form. Prior to the event, you will receive an email with the address.
This program is presented by Good Guest Kensington (GGK) in honor of Indigenous People's Day.
Questions and feedback? Please reach out to us at goodguestkensington@gmail.com.
Dinner & Dialogue
Date: Tuesday 11/12
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Zip Code East Bay (388 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707)
Like all towns in the East Bay (and beyond), Kensington lies on stolen Indigenous land. We live in the ancestral and present-day homeland of the Lisjan Nation people. In light of this fact, how can non-Indigenous residents of Kensington live here in a good way? Good Guest Kensington invites our neighbors and friends of all backgrounds to explore this question. We’ll touch on the Indigenous history of this place, how Lisjan Nation people are working right now to rematriate their land and revitalize their culture, and how we can support their work. You’ll also meet neighbors with shared interests. Please join us!
We will provide a simple dinner and drinks. Please feel welcome to bring your own nourishment or something to share with others.
RSVP is appreciated (but not required): goodguestkensington@gmail.com
Kids in Huchiun
Who are the Indigenous people of Kensington?
What can we learn about our local creeks, plants and animals?
How does knowing this help us to live as good guests in someone else’s homeland?
Together with The Watershed Project, we'll use the book Kiyana and the Wildcat Creek and a guided arts activity to explore these questions!
Bring a lunch if you’d like to join us for a picnic in the park immediately following the program.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
Registration by 10/8 is required. This will help us create the best possible experience for your child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Please contact us at goodguestkensington@gmail.com with any questions or feedback.