November is Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a month to celebrate the contributions, cultures, traditions, and histories of Native People.
November is commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month. It is also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
Take this time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people and acknowledge their important contributions. Heritage Month is a fitting time to learn about Native tribes and the unique challenges Native people have faced in the past and continue to face in the present.
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National
Local
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Appointed for a Second Term
Joy Harjo is the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate of the United States
Books at MTC Library Featuring Joy Harjo
Finding the Way Back: Joy Harjo by Book Chapter: The West Side of Any Mountain Place, Space, and Ecopoetry
Local Events
Local Events
Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians Powwow
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Sumter, SC
- Details: Join the Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians for their 11th Annual Powwow, featuring traditional dances, music, and cultural demonstrations.
- More Information: Sumter Tribe of Cheraw Indians Powwow
Native Americans at Beaver Creek: Ice Age to 1560s
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon
- Location: Liberty Hill, SC
- Details: Center Archaeologist Chris Judge explores the rich archaeological history of Native American presence at Beaver Creek.
- More Information: Native Americans at Beaver Creek
Native American Heritage Day
- Date & Time: Friday, November 15, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Native American Studies Center Galleries, Lancaster, SC
- Details: Enjoy an afternoon of drumming, dancing, and storytelling from intertribal artists WarPaint Singers, along with pine needle basketry demonstrations.
- More Information: Native American Heritage Day
12,000 Year History Park – Native American Lifeways
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
- Location: 12,000 Year History Park, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce, SC 29033
- Details: Explore the significant role Native Americans played in the Carolina Colony's economy and welfare. This guided walk offers insights into the lives and cultures of Native peoples, including the Cherokees and Catawbas.
- More Information: 12,000 Year History Park Event
Lunch and Learn: “Native American Musicians: Embracing the Heartbeat of Mother Earth”
- Date & Time: Friday, November 22, 2024, from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Native American Studies Center Galleries and Virtual
- Details: Lecture by Vincent Schilling (Akwesasne Mohawk), Founder and Editor of Native Viewpoint, discussing the contributions of Native American musicians.
- Zoom Registration: Register here
- More Information: Lunch and Learn Event
Yap Ye Iswa Festival
- Date & Time: Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Rock Hill, SC
- Details: Join the Catawba Nation for the Yap Ye Iswa Festival, featuring cultural arts, traditional dances, and community gatherings.
- More Information: Yap Ye Iswa Festival