The Runner
Where History is Shared and Stories Continue!
“The Runner” acknowledges and honors traditional ways of sharing news as runners were essential in bringing news and passing information between villages and communities. Here you can access and read all the past editions of “The Runner”, Tomaquag Museum’s educational newsletter written by Indigenous educators and contributors. Every word you read offers you a first person perspective into Indigneous history, culture, activism, and more! Each year we focus on a new theme . Read about the 2026 theme below!
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This year, The Runner will emphasize the theme REVOLUTION: Asserting Sovereignty. This first quarter issue features contributions by Brian Lightfoot Brown and Heather Mars-Martins, both citizens of the Narragansett Nation, and a personal reflection from Sararesa Hopkins, Navajo Nation Citizen and Tomaquag Museum Educator. Read Now!
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Click on the themes below to see all related articles. All articles are described by topic area to make your research easier! Please Enjoy and be sure to leave us feedback. Let us know what you’d like to hear more about!
2023: 13 Thanksgivings
Did you know that the 13 squares on a turtles back represent the 13 moons of a lunar calendar, and the 28 smaller squares around the edges count the days leading to the next new moon? This is how some Indigenous peoples tracked time to be sure they were ready for the gifts and responsibilities of each moon period. Read more about the traditions that take place during each moon cycle of the year!
2024: Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Each newsletter here will share stories, recipes and information about the food ways practiced by different Tribal Nations with particular emphasis on our local Southern Dawnland region, as well as the environmental and political challenges to continuing these food traditions. We hope you enjoy reading, cooking, and learning from the voices represented in each issue.
2025: Preservation of History
This year features historical and/or contemporary events that have had significant impact on the Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island (U.S.). The majority of preserved history about the Indigenous peoples of these lands have been written and taught by non-Indigenous people. Each writing herein will share the Native perspective on different historical events and how they have impacted the existence and continuation of Native culture and peoples. Contributions by Native people who lived and continue to live this history are herein acknowledged and celebrated.