These words come from the Australian song “Took the Children Away,” written and sung by the late Gunditjmara and Bundjalung elder Archie Roach. They speak to the importance of country, community, ...

Why is the name of a community important and what is lost if it is removed or forgotten? This is much more important a question than many people realize. This is because a community is more than a ...

Elizabeth Wetzel is queen of the Vermontville, Michigan, 2013 Maple Syrup Festival. Such festivals help residents build a shared identity, Wuthnow says. In Vermontville’s case, the festival reminds ...

In communities like Santa Clarita, identity rarely comes from big statements. It forms quietly, through daily routines, long-held habits, and the subtle ways people present themselves in public spaces ...

Various experiences shape our identities and influence our sense of belonging, support, and community connection. Below is a list of resources that support both individual and collective identities.

Exploring how murals reflect community identity through research, photography, and public engagement Lisa Murphy explores how murals shape community identity in northeastern Pennsylvania. Using the ...