November is Native American Month

The university will celebrate Native American Month in November with a series of celebrations and educational events highlighting the rich culture of Native Americans.

Events sponsored by the UNT Multicultural Center are scheduled Nov. 4-18 and include presentations on the work of Native American artist Edgar Heap of Birds and on Native American plant use.

New this year is a luncheon featuring guest speaker Annette Arkeketa, a Native American documentary filmmaker.

"A community that is widely overlooked is the Native American community," says Andrea Robledo, assistant director of the Multicultural Center. "By providing this luncheon, we hope to shed light on the issues and concerns of Native American people."

• Thursday, Nov. 4
  Edgar Heap of Birds, 7 p.m.
  Native American artist Edgar Heap of Birds will talk about his work and life. Presented in cooperation with the University Program Council and School of Visual Arts. University Union, Lyceum.
  
• Monday, Nov. 8
  ALANA (Asian Latin African Native American) Goal Setting Seminar, 2 p.m.
  Rushika Patel, Multicultural Center staff member and student services coordinator, presents "Goal Setting: How to Achieve Your Dreams." Multicultural Center, University Union, Room 422.
  
• Wednesday, Nov. 10
  Native American Plant Use Presentation, 2 p.m.
  Ann Jordan, professor in the Department of Anthropology, speaks about the various ways plant life has been used by Native Americans. Multicultural Center, University Union, Room 422.
  
• Tuesday, Nov. 16
  Native American Luncheon, noon.
  This luncheon honors Native American Heritage Month and celebrates the culture. Tickets are on sale in the Multicultural Center through Nov. 10. Tickets are $15 per person or $115 for a table of 8. The guest speaker will be Annette Arkeketa, a Native American documentary film maker. University Union, Silver Eagle Suite.
  
• Thursday, Nov. 18
  Each One Teach One Film Series — The First People-The Last World, noon.
  This film looks at the role of Native Americans in today's economy as well as their changing role in modern American society. Multicultural Center, University Union, Room 422.

BY MAGAN HENDON inhouse@unt.edu

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