The WVU Humanities Center will hold a launch event Monday, Nov. 14, for Indigenous Appalachia, an exhibit hosted by WVU Downtown Library through May 2023.
This exhibit is designed to increase awareness of the contributions of Indigenous Appalachians to the region’s shared history and present, while also recognizing continuing injustices faced by Indigenous people.
“Most Americans do not know about Indigenous culture, from history to today, but they are a large part of America’s fabric. Invisibility is a modern form of bias,” Sally Brown, WVU Libraries exhibits coordinator, said. “With this exhibit, we hope to both acknowledge the contradictions in the Indigenous histories of our areas and in our collections, and highlight Indigenous stories, perspectives and successes, all curated in collaboration with Indigenous advice.”