The United States boasts some of the most beautiful and breathtaking landscapes imaginable – spaces that have been virtually untouched by human hands. From the establishment of Yellowstone, the first national park, in 1872, to the most recent national park, New River Gorge, in 2020, the National Park System is in every corner of the United States.
But do you know the history behind how these pristine areas became the National Park System and how their creation affected Native Americans? Join us 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, to learn about the blood and heartache that Indigenous peoples faced with the creation of the National Parks.
Presenter Heather Bruegl is a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a
first-line descendent of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. She is a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where she studies First Nations Education.
Heather’s research focuses on the importance of telling the truth in history, in museums, and cultural institutions. She is also a public historian, activist, and independent consultant who works with institutions and organizations for Indigenous sovereignty and collective liberation.
Registration for this program is ongoing. Visit bit.ly/bdlnationalparks to register or call (810) 229-6571 for more information. The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116.
