Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month honors the culture, traditions, arts, and history of the Native American community. Join us this month as we learn from educators and celebrate the rich culture of the Native American community. Stay connected to us on Facebook and Instagram to know about upcoming events!
Native American Heritage Month Library Collection
The Library, in collaboration with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) is pleased to present a curated library display featuring works featuring Native voices for Native American Heritage Month. Items include fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, DVDs, and CDs. These items are available for checkout with a Ranger Card or photo ID. Suggestions for purchase are also welcome.
Celebrate NAHM Bridge Table
NOV 7 | 12:30 PM-2 PM | THE BRIDGE
Stop by the Native American Heritage Month Bridge Tale to learn about the events happening during the month of November to celebrate, honor, and educate campus on Native culture.
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Affairs
MOSAIC Workshop: Acknowledging the Land Beneath Us
NOV 1 | 12-1 PM | Walnut Room
Join the MOSAIC Educators for Acknowledging the Land Beneath Us, a Native American Heritage Month Workshop that goes beyond the land acknowledgment and discusses the history of the land beneath Parkside and its surrounding communities.
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
MOSAIC Speak Out: How does first gen identity intersect with other identities that you hold?
NOV 6 | 5-6 PM | OMSA INTERCULTURAL COMMONS (WYLL D181)
A community discussion on how our first gen and other identities intersect and inform our day-to-day lives.
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Genders & Sexualities Advocacy Center
Multicultural Professional Dialogues (MPD) Session: The First-Generation Experience: Pursuing Careers in Clinical and Non-Clinical Healthcare
NOV 9 | 5-6 PM | sTUDENT CENTER, OAK ROOM
Join us to hear from experts in the healthcare industry that will provide advice for students who are considering career tracks for clinical and non-clinical healthcare. Learn about what you should consider when pursuing these career tracks and what experiences and resources you should be aware of during your college experience. An additional focal point of this session is providing professional insight to our Parkside job-seekers who identify as first-generation college students. All are welcome, but please note that this session's topic is targeted at students in the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Advising & Career Center, College of Natural and Health Sciences
DIY Dreamcatchers
NOV 9 | 6:30-8 PM | THE DEN
Help us celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this craft! Bring your friends and learn how to make your own dreamcatcher!
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Engagement & Connection
Two-Spirit Film and Post-Film Discussion
NOV 15 | 5-7 PM | STUDENT CENTER CINEMA
Join us for a viewing of the film, Two Spirit, and a post-film discussion.
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Genders & Sexualities Advocacy Center
Rangers of Excellence Meeting
NOV 16 | 6 PM | SPORTS AND ACTIVITY CENTER, NORTH ENTRANCE
Rangers of Excellence is a dedicated and empowering community that focuses on the advancement and holistic development of students at UW-Parkside. The purpose of this program is to foster a sense of community and belonging among male students of color. The program is designed to help build brotherhood, provide support and share opportunities to ensure your college success.
Sponsors | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Astronomy of Native America Student Final Presentations
NOV 28 | 7:30-9:30 PM | HAWTHORN HOLLOWS
On Tuesday, November 28, in a series of short, five-to-fifteen-minute presentations by UW-Parkside students currently enrolled in the Astronomy of Native America course, we will explore the range of astronomical understanding and beliefs among indigenous groups of the Americas from the Inuit peoples of the Arctic to the Tawantinsuyu, the last pre-Columbian civilization in the Andes mountains of South America.
Sponsors | Charles and Kathryn Heide Observatory at Hawthorn Hollow
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Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) | 262-595-2731 | omsa@uwp.edu