On Monday, October 11th, we look to honor all Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future, including the Massachusett tribe who first inhabited the Shawmut Peninsula where many Now + There projects have occurred. We acknowledge the mass displacement, violence, and racism Indigenous Peoples have suffered and the injustices they continue to experience today.
As an organization committed to creating more openness and connection in Boston through site-specific, engaging public art experiences, Now + There acknowledges the deliberate and systemic oppression that has created the built environment where our projects occur. We strive to present the work of artists and create public conversations that help heal and transform the centuries-long history of events, policies, and attitudes that have created the landscapes we see today. As we look to move the conversation forward, we offer the following programs that highlight the work that remains to be done and to connect us with those not lost in the journey.
10/9/21 - Boston Common Rally for Indigenous People’s Day across the State in Boston Common
10/11/21 - Dawnland + Dear Georgina Online Film Screening + Live Q&A
10/13/21 - Disrupting Colonial Narratives in Public Spaces with Erin Genia (virtual event)
On this upcoming Indigenous Peoples’ Day, may we recognize and honor the traditions and wisdom first peoples have carried to this present day. And may we stand with them to create equality for all indigenous people throughout the world.
