Crushing Colonialism: The Magazine Turns Two with a Celebration of Indigenous Art and Storytelling in Baltimore

Piscataway Land, “Washington, D.C.” — Crushing Colonialism is proud to announce a celebration marking the second anniversary of Crushing Colonialism: The Magazine, taking place on December 4, 2025, at Baltimore Center Stage. This FREE event is part of the theater’s Shared Space Initiative and aims to bring together Indigenous communities from the Baltimore region and beyond for a joyful, accessible, and inclusive celebration. Complimentary copies of The Magazine will be distributed alongside traditional and allergy-conscious foods. The celebration will take place in a fully accessible space, designed to welcome Deaf, disabled, chronically ill, and multiply marginalized Indigenous participants. Accessibility and inclusion remain core values of Crushing Colonialism’s work.

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A Celebration of Indigenous Storytelling and Community

The anniversary festival will feature traditional foods, live music, and dance performances, including a special appearance by Angela Miracle Gladue (Miss Chief Rocka) — a Cree (nehiyaw)/Greek Interdisciplinary Artist from amiskwacîwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ –  Edmonton, Alberta – Treaty 6 territory) and a proud member of Frog Lake First Nation. Angela brings a unique blend of tradition and contemporary flair to her presentations as she showcases high energy and dynamic dances from The Fancy Shawl dance to the traditional Hoop dance. 

Another featured performer is 9a, a bisexual and trans Oglala Lakota artist from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. A two-time Native American Music Awards nominee, 9a is known for blending pop anthems and heartfelt love songs. She collaborated with Indigiqueer musicians on Crushing Colonialism’s album HOPE and performed at Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025.

This event aims to bring together Indigenous communities from the Baltimore region and beyond for a joyful, accessible, and inclusive celebration. Complimentary copies of The Magazine will be distributed alongside traditional and allergy-conscious foods.

The celebration will take place in a fully accessible space, designed to welcome Deaf, disabled, chronically ill, and multiply marginalized Indigenous participants. Accessibility and inclusion remain core values of Crushing Colonialism’s work.

About Crushing Colonialism: The Magazine

Launched in 2023, Crushing Colonialism: The Magazine is a quarterly publication edited and produced entirely by Indigenous creators. Published both digitally and in print, it amplifies Indigenous voices across languages, Nations, and disciplines. The magazine features Indigenous journalists, artists, traditional storytellers, and content creators from the so-called U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, New Zealand, Guinea-Bissau, and beyond, representing the diversity and brilliance of Indigenous arts and journalism.

**Crushing Colonialism asks that, if able, attendees COVID test before and mask during the event, unless eating or drinking. Thank you for helping keep our communities safe!**