November is ! To celebrate, , campus partners and student organizations have coordinated a series of events throughout the month to honor, celebrate and raise awareness about Indigenous culture, history and traditions. Be sure to explore the , and read on for some highlights of the month!
Join us on Monday, Nov. 6 from 2–4 p.m. at the Women’s Building Field to celebrate the renovations of and kick off Native Heritage Month. Formal remarks will occur from 2–2:45 p.m., with scheduled group tours happening afterwards. You can enjoy some lawn games at the Women’s Building field, too! Please fill out the if you plan to attend.
In collaboration with 119 Euclid, 113 Euclid will be hosting a Friendsgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 6–8 p.m. We will be discussing the impact of Thanksgiving on both Black and Indigenous communities.
On Thursday, Nov. 30, we will be seeing the new film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” This movie is based off the book by David Grann and follows the Osage tribe and mysterious killings happening on their reservation, as well as the creation of the FBI. The film stars many well-known actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Larry Sellers, Indigenous actress Lily Gladstone, and many other Indigenous actors. The Native Student Program will provide a bus to the for the screening, but space is limited, so please if you would like to attend.
Join us for the closing social dance for Native Heritage Month on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 5-8 p.m. at the Skybarn on South Campus. We will have Haudenosaunee singers and an opportunity for people to learn about our dances. All are welcome to join in the celebration!
Written By Bailey Tlachac, Native Student Program Coordinator