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Keeping Massachusetts Students Fed at School, and the Push for Indigenous Peoples Day

Keeping Massachusetts Students Fed at School, and the Push for Indigenous Peoples Day

New England Weekend

October 9, 202138m 8s

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Show Notes

Project Bread's Erin McAleer returns to the show to talk with Nichole about what schools are doing to get around supply chain problems to ensure their students are fed. Erin also explains their efforts to pass a bill on Beacon Hill which would provide school meals for every student in Massachusetts. Mahtowin Munro, the co-leader of United American Indians of New England, shares the Indigenous perspective when it comes to Columbus Day. Mahtowin also has details on legislation Indigenous groups are working on to promote equity for Native Americans in Massachusetts.

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