At HSU’s Social Justice Summit, Social Activism Mixes With Laughs

A popular Native American comedy group will open Humboldt State University’s 21st annual Social Justice Summit, on Friday March 6. The summit runs through Saturday, March 7.
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Hosted by the MultiCultural Center, the two-day conference includes keynote presentations, workshops, a film screening and discussion, and more, all under the theme “Revisit, Regenerate, Recommit!” Topics covered will include art and activism, social justice, equity, and inclusion.

The conference also features a performance by 1491s, a sketch comedy troupe of Native American writers, filmmakers, artists, and cultural advocates. The troupe, which performed at HSU during Indigenous Peoples Week to a sold-out crowd, has been featured on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

The summit kicks off with 1491s on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Van Duzer Theatre. Saturday’s events start at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the Karshner Lounge, following various workshops, including a panel session with the 1491s.

The summit is open to the public. Admission is free for high school and HSU students, $25 for faculty and community members, and $20 for members of non-profit organizations.

For information on registration and registration deadlines go to HSU’s Extended Education’s website.

The MultiCultural Center (MCC) is a dynamic and inclusive student-centered learning community that supports students in their academic and personal journeys at HSU and is committed to retention and student success by providing co-curricular opportunities for leadership development, social justice advocacy, identity exploration, and cross-cultural learning experiences.

Schedule of Events

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Friday, March 6
3 – 5 p.m. Registration and sign up for workshops in Karshner Lounge, UC Center
7 p.m. – Keynote presentation: the 1491s in the Van Duzer Theatre

Saturday, March 7
8:30 – 9 a.m. – Continental breakfast, registration, workshop sign up in Karshner Lounge
9:15 a.m. – Summit begins
9:45 a.m. – 11:15 – Concurrent Workshop Session 1
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – the 1491s panel in the Kate Buchanan Room
1 – 2 p.m. – Lunch on your own
2 – 3:30 p.m. – Concurrent Workshop Session 2
2 – 5 p.m. – Concurrent Workshop Session 3 (3-hour workshops)
3:45 – 5:15 p.m. – Concurrent Workshop Session 4
5:30 p.m. – Closing