“It’s really an opportunity that’s sort of low stakes and fun for people to be able to engage in Indigenous crafts with also, during that workshop, being able to learn about Indigenous culture and history and people’s experience being Indigenous,” Provins said. This motivated her to create events like this one that highlight the heritage of Indigenous people in a relaxed setting.
Tessa Provins, assistant professor in the Political Science Department and co-chair of the Indigenous Cultural Festival, said she felt Pitt lacked events celebrating or recognizing Indigenous communities.
