UAA celebrates Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Heritage Month 2014
by Michelle Saport |
Every November, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Heritage Month celebrates Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native and American Indian cultures, and brings people together to share traditions and contributions. See below for the complete list of events happening on UAA's main campus. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit or .
Opening Celebration Wednesday, Nov. 5, 12-2 p.m. Student Union, Cafeteria
Join us for a special "Share the Spirit" luncheon. Free parking will be available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the South Parking Lot, Sports Complex NW Lot, Sports Complex West Lot and West Parking Lot.
"Interracial Dating: Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Women's Bodies as a Racial Boundary in WWII Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ" Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m. Social Sciences Building, Room 224
Presented by Holly Guise, Inupiaq historian.
Tlingit Language Learning Gathering Friday, Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m. Gorsuch Commons, Room 107
Learn Tlingit in an informal setting.
Reel Women... A Film Series: "Unipkaat - Our Stories" Friday, Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m. Social Sciences Building, Room 118
The "Unipkaat - Our Stories" documentary film project chronicles challenges and changes in the lives of Inuit people of Northern Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. to view a 30-second trailer for the film.
Inupiaq Language and Game Night Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Gorsuch Commons, Room 107
Learn and practice Inupiaq through games and other activities.
RRANN 15th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m. Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Heritage Museum (301 W. Northern Lights Blvd.)
The Recruiting and Retention of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Natives into Nursing (RRANN) began in 1998 with federal grant funds to recruit and mentor Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native/American Indian students to pursue nursing degrees. Join us as we celebrate the program's 15th anniversary.
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Business Class: Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Corporations Friday, Nov. 14
You must register for this class through . CRN: 81075
NCBI: Student Social Inclusion and Equity Workshop
This workshop has been rescheduled for Feb. 27, 2015. Please visit the for more information.
Tlingit Language Learning Gathering Friday, Nov. 14, 6-7 p.m. Gorsuch Commons, Room 107
Learn Tlingit in an informal setting.
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Business Class: Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Corporations Friday, Nov. 21
You must register for this class through . CRN: 81075
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Undergraduate Research Symposium Friday, Nov. 21
You must register for this class through . CRN: 81075
"Giving Thanks" Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Dance Festival Friday, Nov. 21, 5-9 p.m. Lucy Cuddy Hall
Join us for an Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native dance festival and potluck, featuring songs and dances from a diverse range of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native dance groups. Free admission and food.