November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is an acknowledgment of the resiliency of Indigenous Peoples through art, culture, food, music, tradition, and well-being.
We celebrate the contribution and impact Indigenous Peoples have had on global perspectives from time immemorial to the present day. This month creates the opportunity to empower future generations to embrace, educate, and engage in dialogue regarding the Indigenous ways of life.
Nov. 5 - Kick off NAC and SU Ballroom 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Events and tabling with food and drinks.
Nov. 6 - Food for Thought NAC 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Join Outdoor Pursuits to learn about outdoor adventures and ways to get involved.
Nov. 7 - Community Gathering Jones CIRCL 147 & Jones 105 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Daisy Bluestar and Kristean Velasquez-Homer (Women’s Leadership Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force of Colorado) will share about their work on SB22-150, SB23-054, raising MMIR awareness in Colorado.
Nov. 8 - Snagging Symposium SU Vallecito Room 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Challenge colonial conceptions of sexuality with students from NAIS/GSS: Decolonizing Sexualities, FLC SLC, Birds&Bees, GSRC: the G, Rainbow Youth Center, Native Community Health Network, and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
Nov. 9 - N7 Football Game NAC 11 a.m., Game at 12 p.m. Create signs in the NAC, then walk to the game.
Nov. 14 - Social Dance SU Ballroom 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Join Wanbli-Ota for their annual social dance. Multiple dance styles and competitions will be held throughout the night.
Nov. 19 - Solidarity Walk Walk starts at clocktower 10 a.m. Create signs together in the NAC and walk to the clocktower. Hozhoni Ambassadors will lead the walk through campus.
Nov. 19 - Cultural Lunch NAC 1 p.m. Join the AOKC, GrubHub, and the 4 Corners Food Coalition for a meal of 3 Sisters Stew, Piñon Pumpkin Bread, and salmon.
Nov. 20 - Film Screening SU Vallecito Room 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join the AOKC for a screening of the film SUGARCANE and a brief short film about language revitalization.
Nov. 20 - Restorative Justice Circle Jones CIRCL 147 3:35 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join the AOKC Restorative Justice Fellowship group to discuss language revitalization and restorative justice protocols at FLC.
Nov. 20 - Food for Thought NAC 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Come learn about the Career and Life Design Center and Student Involvement.
Nov. 21 - Letter Writing Workshop NAC All day Come hand out and write appreciation letters to loved ones back home. The NAC will mail them out.
Nov. 21 - Indigenous Crafts NAC 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Come relax and make some arts & crafts!
FLC's student body is 27% Native American, represented by a rich cultural diversity of 113 tribal nations, and is federally designated as a Native American-Serving Non-Tribal Institution.
Location: Student Union, Room 020Phone: 970-247-7221Fax: 970-247-7686Email: nac@fortlewis.eduMailing address: 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301
To schedule a visit, please contact:
Larenz EsplainAssistant Director, Native American Centerldesplain@fortlewis.edu
*High school and transfer student groups schedule visits through the Admission Office.