NOVEMBER 2013

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NOVEMBER 2013

Native American Heritage Month Events are free and open to the community unless otherwise noted.

NOVEMBER 4

“NATIVE AMERICAN MEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION” PANEL PRESENTATION

Native American Cultural Center (NACC) Gathering Room (bldg. 14) @ 6–7:30 PM A panel of Native American men will share their personal journey of success, challenges, and balancing their roles in higher education. They will provide recommendations on how to pursue post-secondary degrees. Panel members: David Harmon, Marvin Jim, and Darold Joseph. For information, contact Catherine Talakte, 928-523-8086.

NOVEMBER 5

“TONTO & TONTO: NATIVE AMERICAN IMAGES IN MAINSTREAM MOVIES” PANEL PRESENTATION NACC Gathering Room @ 5–6:30 PM

This event will feature panelists addressing Hollywood views of Native Americans and the social influence of media images. There will be a question and answer session following the panel. For information, contact [email protected].

NOVEMBER 13

CELEBRATING FOODS OF THE SOUTHWEST University Union Hot Spot (bldg. 30)

Lunch and Dinner menu: Hominy beef stew, Indian taco, Frybread, and other delicious dishes. Advance ticket price: $7/person (purchase with cash at NASS, NACC, bldg. 14). Door price: $10 (lunch) or $11 (dinner). Hot Spot accepts VISA/Mastercard, cash, meal plan and JDE. For information, contact NASS, 928-523-8086.

NOVEMBER 14

MISS INDIAN NAU SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 2014 Ashurst Auditorium (bldg. 11) @ 6–9:30 PM

This annual event celebrates the heritage of Native American women who are vying for the opportunity to represent University students. Contestant application deadline: December 5, 2013 by 5 PM. Contacts: Tyesha Ignacio ([email protected]), Sharon Doctor, 928-523-6960.

NOVEMBER 20

“A POSITIVE OUTLOOK: CELEBRATING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS” PANEL PRESENTATION Coconino Community College Board Room, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road @ 11:30 AM–1 PM

The Coconino County Inter-Tribal Advisory Council and the City of Flagstaff’s Commission on Diversity Awareness will host a luncheon highlighting successful Native American organizations. Nominal lunch fee required in advance or at door (less than $10). Payments made at Flagstaff City Hall Human Resources Office by November 18 by 5 PM. Contact: Dexter Albert, 928-814-4172.

NOVEMBER 20

“SMOKE SIGNALS”

Cline Library Assembly Hall (bldg. 28) @ 7–8:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) This humorous, but yet serious movie gives a glimpse into the contemporary Native American world and is created by an almost exclusively Native American cast. Following the movie, there will be a special guest appearance by Dr. Evan Adams who portrays Thomas Builds-TheFire. Due to limited seating, free tickets given to the first 400 guests (at the door). For information, contact NACC, 928-523-9557.

NOVEMBER 21

DR. EVAN ADAMS— INSPIRATIONAL GUEST SPEAKER

Prochnow Auditorium (bldg. 3A) @ 1–2:30 PM (doors open at 12 noon) Dr. Adams is of the Sliammon First Nations (Powell River, BC, Canada) and is an actor and physician whose performance is most memorable as Thomas Builds-The-Fire in the Miramax feature SMOKE SIGNALS. Dr. Adams is currently the Deputy Provincial Health Officer with the British Columbia Ministry of Health. Due to limited seating, free tickets given to the first 700 guests (at the door). For information about event and parking options, contact NACC, 928-523-9557.

NOVEMBER 23

3RD ANNUAL INDIGENOUS BASH University Union Fieldhouse (bldg. 30) @ 4 PM

Featuring The Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, Shining Soul, Los Coyotes Reggae and several fashion designers. For information, contact Chalsea Holiday ([email protected]); NACC, 928-523-9557.

NOVEMBER 25

“FROM ACORN STEW TO PASTA”—AN NAU STUDY ABROAD PRESENTATION NACC Gathering Room (bldg. 14) @ 5:30–7 PM

Julia R. King will share her study aboard experience as a San Carlos Apache woman who traveled to Siena, Italy this past summer and she will offer helpful insights about selecting a study abroad program and preparing for international travel. For information, contact Julia King ([email protected]).

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Native American Heritage Month is a great way to celebrate the traditions and cultures of the first indigenous peoples—the First Americans—of North America. The campus community is welcomed to participate and attend the various events planned for the month which highlights Native American accomplishments, contributions, and talents.

For a complete list of events visit nau.edu/NASS Events compiled courtesy of Native American Student Services (NASS). 928-523-8086.