“From Columbus to Indigenous” Virtual Program
Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 PM 1:00 PM
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Join us monthly for a free virtual presentation on Indigenous history and culture. Grab your lunch and take a break with us!
In October, we will be presenting…
From Columbus to Indigenous
Columbus Day has been a national holiday since 1937. However, recent years have seen increasing changes within communities to move from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. Why the movement for change? This presentation is an exploration of the origins of Columbus Day, the controversy surrounding the holiday, and the movement for change. Tomaquag Museum provides the facts, you decide what feels right for you.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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With the approval of Question 5, the Cultural Economy Initiatives Bond Measure will enable Rhode Island to issue $10 million in bonds to support arts facilities and historic preservation efforts statewide.
These bonds represent important investments in Rhode Island’s thriving arts and cultural community, which plays a significant role in the state’s economy.
The bond measure specifically supports three prominent performing arts and cultural organizations: Trinity Repertory Company, the Newport Contemporary Ballet, and Tomaquag Museum.