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Calendar of Native American Heritage Month Events

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Opening Ceremony flyer

Opening Ceremony - Featuring Derek Duro & the TM Bird Singers

When: Tuesday, November 1, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: SMSU North Court Patio

Please come join us for the 2023 Native American Heritage Month kick-off featuring the performance of Derek Duro and Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Bird Singers. 

Hosted By: First People's Center, SMSU
 

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Imagining the Indian event flyer.

Imagining the Indian 

When: Tuesday, November 1, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: SMSU South-Theatre

You're invited to join us today at noon for a screening and panel discussion of the award-winning documentary, Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting.  The film explores the genesis of the exploitation of Native American culture in competitive sports, including the use of names and logos featuring Indians that have been adopted by teams and franchises with no apparent connection to the tribes and peoples whose cultures they are appropriating.  

Hosted By: Pfau Library

Intro to American Indian Studies with Robert & Mary Levi

When: Wednesday, November 6, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: SMSU South, Skyboxes 207/208

Hosted By: First People's Center

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Good Medicine Flyer

Good Medicine Hour

When: Thursday, November 8, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Health Center Lawn

Come and enjoy the outdoors and learn about Native health and heritage. We'll be playing catch, whiffle ball, kickball, and other activities. 

Hosted By: First People's Center

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Healing Circle flyer

Healing Circle

When: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: First People's Center, SUN 3309

In community with Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc., please join us in our Healing Circle, also known as a Talking Circle. These circles are a safe, welcoming space where participants are given opportunities to gain strength through vulnerability. 

What is said in the circle, stays in the circle. 

Hosted By: First People's Center & Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc. 

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Thanks-taking gathering flyer

Thanks-Taking Gathering

When: Tuesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: SMSU North, Conference Centers

Please come join the First Peoples Center for our second Thanks-Taking Gathering! 

Come and listen to the facts and truth on how the Thanksgiving holiday was created, why Indigenous people call it Thanks-Taking instead, as well as the personal perspectives of this holiday from Native faculty, staff, and students here at CSUSB. 

Bird Singers will be performing, food will be provided, and prizes will be given out! 

Hosted By: First People's Center

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Indigenous Story Hour flyer

Indigenous Story Hour

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: First Peoples Center

Come have a relaxing afternoon in the First Peoples Center as we soak in words of wisdom from our Indigenous leaders here at CSUSB. Meet with mentors Dr. Ocampo, Dr. Springer, and Elder Levi will provide over 80+ years of combined knowledge and experience in education as Indigenous people. The atmosphere will be intimate and strengthening. Come have a great experience with us as we continue to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Hosted By: First People's Center, SMSU

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Native Beading Circle flyer

Beading Circle

When: Tuesday, November 22, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: First Peoples Center, SUN 3309

Come meet other students and learn how to bead a pair of Native American style earrings! All materials will be provided.

Hosted By: First People's Center, SMSU

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Healing Circle flyer

Healing Circle

When: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: First People's Center, SUN 3309

In community with Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc., please join us in our Healing Circle, also known as a Talking Circle. These circles are a safe, welcoming space where participants are given opportunities to gain strength through vulnerability. 

What is said in the circle, stays in the circle. 

Hosted By: First People's Center & Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc. 

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Closing Ceremony with Assemblymember James C. Ramos

Assemblymember James C. Ramos along with Derek Duro & the TM Bird Singers
Closing Ceremony

When: Tuesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: SMSU North Court Patio

Assemblymember James C. Ramos is a member of the Serrano & Cahuilla tribes. He is the first California Native American elected to the Legislature. On November 6th, 2018, he was elected to represent the 40th District which includes the cities of Highland, Loma Linda, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, and San Bernardino.

Hosted By: First People's Center, SMSU