American Indian Heritage Month – November

Although the first “American Indian Day” was declared by the State of New York in 1916, a month-long recognition of Native Americans was not achieved until 1990. In that year, President George H.W. Bush declared the first National American Indian Heritage Month. The purpose of American Indian Heritage Month is to showcase the rich culture of the native people of this land, and to honor those American Indians that have suffered injustice.

Each year, the Office of Multicultural Programs (MCP), the Multicultural Center (MCC), and the student organization, Native Peoples Awareness Coalition (NPAC) plan various programs and activities to highlight the American Indian culture.

Monday, October 8, 2007	NPAC Drum Making Workshop 7:00 pm, 219 Multicultural Center/BUC Nominal fee
Wednesday, October 17, 2007	NPAC Speaker: Ronald Snake Edmo                                                                                                7:00 pm, Theatre/BUC) Free and open to the public Ronald Snake Edmo, Shoshoni poet, linguistic anthropologist and author of Spirit Rider and A Warrior’s Voice, will read from his works and speak about the power of native language. Snake is a member of the Shoshone-Bannock tribe and a resident of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007	Piscataway Indian Nation Singers/Dancers 7:30 pm, Theatre/BUC Free and open to the public                                                    Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month by experiencing the Native American spirit, culture and history. Join the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers as they perform American Indian dance, drum and song. Piscataway Indian Nation has made appearances with actor Kevin Costner (Dances With Wolves) and serves as frequent contributors to TV specials on both the History Channel and the Discovery Channel.
Monday, November 5, 2007	NPAC Movie Night “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” 7:00 pm, Theatre/BUC Free and open to the public
February 20 thru March 30, 2008	NPAC Native American Art Exhibit 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (M-F), Multicultural Center Art Gallery/BUC

For more information call 740-593-4027.