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Who is a land acknowledgement for?
Why have they become such a trend?
What happens after we give a land acknowledgement?
How do we make more impact collectively as a community?
Whether you’re an individual looking to become a better ally to marginalized communities or from an organization seeking to improve their inclusivity, everyone will walk away feeling empowered with real tools to make change in their day-to-day lives.
Join Indigenous artist/author Steph Littlebird (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) for a crash course in Native history that reframes the functions of a land acknowledgement. Examine the history of the land you’re on and and learn what it means to go beyond words and take action.
Steph Littlebird is an Indigenous artist, author and curator of the nationally recognized exhibition “This IS Kalapuyan Land.”
Littlebird's work spans many mediums, from children’s books to political cartoons and Indigenous-centered curatorial projects. Her work has been featured by PBS "News Hour," Oregon Public Radio’s "Think Out Loud" and the Oregonian. Her work blends traditional aesthetic with digital design to create vibrant and thought-provoking images.
Steph’s first children’s book "My Powerful Hair," made in collaboration with New York Times bestselling Indigenous author Carole Lindstrom, earned the 2024 Carter G. Woodson Book Award. Her author debut, “You Are the Land,” will release with Penguin publishing in Spring 2026.
Steph Littlebird is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Beyond Land Acknowledgment and Arts Activism: The Art of Steph Littlebird. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steph Littlebird for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Steph Littlebird generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emily Quinn, Laura Numeroff, Jason Tharp, Jed Dearybury and Kevin Sherry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steph Littlebird for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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