Indigenous People's Day + DIY Skate Park + Pumpkin Paddlers

Morning, Madison! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

Song of the Day: "High" by Slow Pulp.

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 68 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Madison:

1. Monday was Indigenous People's Day, and Gov. Tony Evers issued an apology for Wisconsin's role in establishing Indian boarding schools — of which there are at least 10 known in the state. These schools would relocate Indigenous children, forcing them to assimilate to white culture and often covert to Christianity. (The Cap Times) To learn more about these schools, check out the Wisconsin Historical Society.
2. Volunteers and skating enthusiasts are building a new skatepark themselves. The group, Madison Skatepark Fund, was formed 20 years ago started petitioning the city and raising money for space to skate. (Wisconsin State Journal)
3. Slow Pulp, the indie rock band formed in Madison, is going on their first national tour, headlining. They will be playing at the Majestic Theatre on Nov. 4. (Isthmus)
4. Have you see students paddling round in pumpkins? I have not, but if you ever do, know it's part of a longstanding tradition for a horticulture class which grows and rides around in large pumpkins they plant themselves. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
5. Student group, Wunk Sheek, held a powwow to celebrate Indigenous People's Day. Photo gallery: (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

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Today in Madison:

• WonderWorks: Preschool STEM — Sequoya Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Introduction to Design for Sustainability Webinar — Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce. (Noon)
• Return Of Dr. Dyslexia Dude —South Madison Branch Library. (3:45 p.m.)
• City Education Committee — Madison Metropolitan School District. (5:30 p.m.)
• Beer Garden Gathering — Hubbard Park. (5:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Volunteer Night —Sierra Club: Wisconsin John Muir Chapter. (6:30 p.m.)

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Madison Patch Notebook

• Wisconsin Wetlands Association: "Thank you to Clean Wisconsin for having us on their podcast this week! Take a walk in a wetland with our Outreach Programs Director Katie Beilfuss-Wetlands in their latest episode and hear more about why protecting wetlands is so critical." (Facebook)
• Arts Wisconsin: "Seeking artists, creative people, or educators committed to water, the environment and community connections, for a paid, one-year residency with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District." (Facebook)
• City of Madison, Wisconsin Government reminding people that PHMDC is now offering boosters: "Roll up your sleeves! Starting today, the City-County health department, Public Health Madison & Dane County, will be offering #COVID19 doses for those 12+ as well as booster shots for those eligible at Alliant Energy Center." (Facebook)
• Clean Wisconsin shares some press from Wisconsin State Journal: "Important editorial from the Wisconsin State Journal on why the Koshkonong #Solar Energy Center — and others like it — are so desperately needed in Wisconsin." (Facebook)
• City of Madison, Wisconsin Government is reminding everyone that the La Movida is hosting its "11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon will be held this Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center." (Facebook)

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