Native American Heritage Month

Thursday, November 5  from  7 p.m. - 8:30 pm

FILM - “Alcatraz is Not an Island"

Jamrich Hall   Room 105

Monday, November 9  from 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

“Show Me the Money” Financial Fitness Day for tribal youth and teachers

with special guest speaker D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas.

Explorer Rooms—University Center (on the NMU campus)

Lunch provided for all who register at www.nmu.edu/nativeamericans.

Monday, November 9 from 7—8:30 p.m.

Special guest speaker D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas.

 Jamrich Hall  Room 103

Wednesday, November 11  from 6—7:30 p.m.

“Native American Citizenship Experience” with Dr. Ruth Watry

Ruth Watry’s presentation is also sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Whitman Hall Commons (on the NMU campus)

Friday, November 13 from 5—8 pm

“First Nations Food Taster” Traditional and contemporary Native foods.

Wild game, three sisters casserole, wild rice, fry bread and desserts.

Admission is $10 in advance for general public. 

D.J. Jacobetti Center (on the NMU campus)

Wednesday, November 18 at 6pm

Special Guest Richie Pless and other presenters talk about diversity and sensitivity.

This event has three separate parts. First, a presentation will be shown on how Native Americans are stereotyped in our everyday lives. It will reflect on media, mascots, advertising, etc. There will then be a guest speaker, Richie Plass. He travels with his collection of Native American depictions and speaks out against stereotypes.

 Jamrich Hall  Room 105

Thursday,  November 19  from  7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Film: Whale Rider

Jamrich Hall  Room 105