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**Award of Awesomeness Nominee!** We Can Change the Past: Unearthing the History of Arab Indianapolis

Central Library - Clowes Auditorium 40 E. St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Watch the short film "When We Were Syrian: Early Lebanese in Indianapolis" here. Watch a debut performance of the film, “When We Were Syrian: Early Lebanese in Indianapolis,” and learn more about the forgotten past of Arab Indianapolis. “When We Were Syrian” is a deeply moving autobiographical short film that reveals a past overlooked in […]

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**Award of Awesomeness Nominee!** Truthsgiving: Using Food to Dismantle a Colonial Myth

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Through cooking demonstrations and more, explore why romanticized versions of Thanksgiving are harmful to Native Peoples and how you can incorporate indigenized alternatives into your celebration. November is Native American Heritage Month as well as the month many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. The Eiteljorg and its partners invite you to explore ways of honoring Indigenous people […]

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Jadzia, My Beloved Old Friend! Gender Representation in Science Fiction

Center for Inquiry 350 Canal Walk, Ste. A, Indianapolis, IN, United States

As with many political and socially sensitive topics, SciFi has long created a safe space to fully explore one’s identity. Hear from SciFi fans who have explored – and embraced – their gender and sexual identities through the art and power of science fiction. This inclusive and welcoming event features a moderated discussion with SciFi […]

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Inking Identity: Indigenous Tattoo Practices

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Artist, activist, and owner/founder of Thunderbird Rising Studios in Indianapolis, Stephanie Big Eagle will talk about the traditional Indigenous practice of hand poked tattooing and how both the practice of tattooing and the tattoo itself shape and reflect cultural identity. Tattoos are inherently tied to identity as one is choosing to permanently adorn their body […]

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The Sisters Are Alright Weekend: A Celebration of the Black Femme Experience – “Dear Black Girl”

The District Theatre 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Through live letter readings and community discussion, The Sisters Are Alright Weekend: A Celebration of the Black Femme Experience amplifies how Black women identify their true selves separate from poisoned narrative. Two gatherings, two venues, one awesome time! ($10 per person/per show.) For centuries, Black American women have been forced to reckon with negative stereotypes rooted in […]

$10.00

The Testimony Service: I Made It. You Made It. We Made It, Together

Broadway United Methodist Church 609 E. 29th St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Testimony Service seeks to bring people together—regardless of faith affiliation—to fellowship and celebrate the good news about what’s going on in their lives and communities through music, personal testimony and a shared meal. To identify means to recognize the existence of a thing. This event, which is rooted in the testimony tradition of the Black church, invites the […]

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The Sisters Are Alright Weekend: A Celebration of the Black Femme Experience – “Centering Sisters: Loud & Unapologetic”

Madam Walker Legacy Center 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Through live letter readings and community discussion, The Sisters Are Alright Weekend: A Celebration of the Black Femme Experience amplifies how Black women identify their true selves separate from poisoned narrative. Two gatherings, two venues, one awesome time! ($10 per person/per show.) For centuries, Black American women have been forced to reckon with negative stereotypes rooted in […]

$10.00

Delicious Silence: Cooking, Eating, & Community Care without Saying a Word

Indy's Kitchen 2442 Central Ave., Indianapolis, IN, United States

SOLD OUT. ASL Upon Request. Prepare lunch with a group of strangers and eat it together, all in silence. Afterwards, reflect, via facilitated mindful dialogue, on your communal experience and what it means to nourish and be nourished. Silent practice is a cornerstone of Zen Buddhism. At its heart, Zen meditation practice is returning to […]

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Nourish: Testimonies about Food, Family, and Love (Day 1: Film Screening)

Broadway United Methodist Church 609 E. 29th St., Indianapolis, IN, United States

A two-day celebration focused on the healing powers of food, community, and spirituality featuring films, food, and testimonies from Black femme creators. The gathering will take attendees on an immersive visual, sensual, auditory, and spiritual experience in the spirit of honoring how Black femmes have nourished themselves and one another while making an indelible impact […]

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How to Eat with Tuning Forks

Garfield Park Arts Center - Main Gallery 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis, IN, United States

Collectively create a soundscape by eating lunch in front of microphones, banging on kitchen percussion, and talking about the foods that nourish you. Here’s the deal: Bring your own lunch to the Garfield Park Arts Center, but make sure it’s a meal that balances both your need for nourishment and convenience. You’ll then be invited […]

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Nourish: Testimonies about Food, Family, and Love (Day 2: Testimony Service)

A two-day celebration focused on the healing powers of food, community, and spirituality featuring films, food, and testimonies from Black femme creators. The gathering will take attendees on an immersive visual, sensual, auditory, and spiritual experience in the spirit of honoring how Black femmes have nourished themselves and one another while making an indelible impact […]

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Forest Bathing to Nourish the Mind, Body, & Soul

Crown Hill Cemetery - Waiting Station 3402 Boulevard Pl., Indianapolis, IN, United States

SOLD OUT. Please contact event organizers to inquire about a waitlist. ASL Upon Request by Oct. 27.  Enjoy a 60-minute guided walk through Crown Hill Cemetery’s Arboretum that will nourish an appreciation for the benefits of nature. “Forest bathing” promotes interaction between humans and wooded spaces, which is deeply needed in a culture that too […]

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