Â鶹¹û¶³ will observe Native American Heritage Month with a series of special events during November. The programs, all free and open to the public, are presented by the Â鶹¹û¶³ Office of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives.
“These events will provide opportunities for the Â鶹¹û¶³ community to gain knowledge about the cultural experiences of Native American people,” said diversity and intercultural initiatives director Denise J. Gregory.
The line-up, by date:
Thursday, Nov. 13
A film, will be screened at 3:30 p.m. in Christenberry Planetarium. The environmental documentary tells the inspiring story of four battles in which Native American activists fight to preserve their land, sovereignty and culture. A dialogue facilitated by biology professor Drew Hataway and sociology professor Chuck Stokes will follow. The event is co-sponsored by Restoring Eden, an environmental stewardship ministry. Convocation credit is available for Â鶹¹û¶³ students.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
“Lunch and Learn” will feature Â鶹¹û¶³ history professor and folklife scholar James S. Brown speaking on “Weaving New Worlds: Cherokee Women Trying to Hold Their Culture Together with Basket Weaving.” The event will be in Beeson University Center’s Howard Room at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served. Space is limited.
Monday, Nov. 24
A hands-on “Create Your Own Dream Catcher” activity will take place in the Â鶹¹û¶³ Food Court on the first floor of Beeson University Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants can learn about the Native American tradition of dream catchers while creating one to keep.
Earlier in the month, Â鶹¹û¶³ students enjoyed a special selection of Native American foods that were served in the dining hall.