The City of Gainesville, the Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force, and community partners are putting on some events to celebrate the Indigenous peoples who first inhabited this land. There will be a ceremony on Monday, and tours and activities at the Harn Museum on Tuesday. Then on Saturday, there will be a celebration with performances by dancers and drummers, and a living history of the Potano and Timucuan peoples.
Gainesville is located in the north-central region of Florida and has a population of approximately 125,000 people. The City of Gainesville has a rich history and is home to the University of Florida. The Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force was created in 2017 in order to address the needs of the indigenous community in Gainesville. The task force is made up of representatives from the local indigenous community, city officials, and other community stakeholders.
The mission of the Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force is to “address the unique needs and challenges of the indigenous community in Gainesville through advocacy, education, and service.” One of the main goals of the task force is to develop a plan for improving communication between the city government and the indigenous community. The task force has also developed a list of priorities that include housing, education, health care, and cultural preservation.
The Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force has been instrumental in raising awareness about the needs of the indigenous community in Gainesville. The task force has also helped to build relationships between city officials and members of the indigenous community. I believe that the Indigenous Peoples’ Task Force is making a positive impact on the community in Gainesville and I look forward to seeing their continued success.
So if you’re free any of those days, I’d recommend coming out to check it out! It should be a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to learn more about the Indigenous cultures that have contributed so much to our society. Get the details here!
Indigenous Peoples’ Day ceremony
When: 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10
Where: City Hall Plaza, 200 E. University Avenue
Museum Nights
When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11
Where: Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull Road
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
Where: Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Avenue