WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

There, There by Tommy OrangeFacilitated by Jordan Zickermann, Indian Education Program Lead, Hope Flanagan, Ojibwa Elder and WBLAS students.'There, There' is a relentlessly paced multi-generational story about violence and recovery, memory and identity, and the beauty and despair woven into the history of a nation and its people. It tells the story of twelve characters, each of whom have private reasons for traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow. In thanks to our Indian Education book acquisition, Native students from North and South Campus will be reading There, There. This is a strategic effort to further expose our students to the modern reality of Native American's in the U.S. This is in part, due to the fact that contemporary stories of Native Americans are not discussed within mainstream education. This results in the belief that Natives are historic and are not pertinent to current times. This is a reality our students are living everyday - a reality Native Americans are living everyday. Which is why we wanted to open this Book Read up to the community - to further spread the message that Natives can be Urban and live in cities. That numerous generations of resilient Natives are here! 

Convinced that you have 2-left feet and that dancing is not meant for you? Or, someone you know? But still… it would be helpful to know a few steps. Just in case… This workshop is easy and only 1 session! Geared to beginners and guided by a dance champion, you’ll have basic patterns plus a couple ofturns by the end of the night! More than enough to provide a full night of dancing! Couples only please! 

Do you suffer from headaches or migraines that interfere with your work life and family life? Would you like to actually resolve your headaches instead of covering them up with pill? Come discover the 3 secrets to resolving headaches that your doctor hasn’t told you so you can get off the couch and start living your life pain free!