Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Honoring the history, culture and contributions of Native American communities
About Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of Native American communities to our country’s history, culture, and society. Join us as we celebrate the heritage, achievements, and resilience of Native American peoples through various on-campus events, lectures, and activities.
Featured Events
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- Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 8:00 a.m.
- Location: Heritage University main entrance
- Description: Heritage University will raise the flags of the Yakama Nation, the state of Washington and the United States during a ceremony featuring the Yakama Warriors.
- Honoring Our Elders (Invitation only)
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Smith Family Hall
- Description: we celebrate four Yakama Nation elders for their lifetime contributions to the Yakama people and their community. This year’s elders are Warren Cloud, Luxkulkist, Carol Craig, Nukshay Xwaami, Taleets Esther Moses-Hyipeer and Elmer Schuster, Tomiith.
- Native Flute Music by Jeremy Garcia
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 8, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Smith Family Hall
- Description: Jeremy Garcia (Yakama) will perform Native flute music during a noontime concert in Smith Family Hall
- Roc Your Mocs Week
- Date & Time: November 10-15, 2024
- Location: Campus
- Description: Rock Your Mocs is an expression of tribal identity where we invite people to wear moccasins the week of November 10-15 to celebrate Indigenous traditions and culture around the world.
- Holiday Bazaar
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Patricia Wade Temple Room
- Description: The Holiday Bazaar presented by the American Indigenous Business Leaders Chapter at Heritage University will be held in the Patricia Wade Temple Room.
- “Rez Ball” Mini premiere
- Date & Time: Friday, November 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Smith Family Hall
- Description: Heritage University will host a Hollywood-style showing of the movie “Rez Ball” currently playing on Netflix. The cast includes Devin Samson-Craig (Yakama) of White Swan, WA.
- Jeremy Garcia & Students Flute Concert
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Smith Family Hall
- Description: Native musician Jeremy Garcia (Yakama) and his students will perform a concert of flute music in Smith Family Hall.
- Heritage University welcomes Indigenous actor Adam Beach
- Date & Time: Friday, November 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Smith Family Hall
- Description: Film and TV star Adam Beach will share stories of growing up in Manitoba, Canada, as part of a presentation at Heritage University.
- Native American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony
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Why Celebrate Native American Heritage Month?
This month offers an opportunity to learn about Native American history, celebrate the resilience of Indigenous communities, and build awareness about cultural preservation and advocacy. By participating in these events, we build connections and foster understanding within our campus community.
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Learn More
Discover resources, articles, and recommended readings that highlight Native American heritage, issues, and contributions.