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Each November, Northern Arizona University honors Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) by hosting events that celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples. NAHM is both a time of reflection and a call to action, recognizing the resilience of Indigenous communities while providing opportunities for education, dialogue, and celebration across campus.<\/p>\n
At NAU, all NAHM events are open to everyone\u2014students, staff, faculty, and community members. From lectures and cultural presentations to film screenings and community gatherings, the month offers many ways to learn, connect, and honor Indigenous voices. By joining together, we continue to strengthen relationships and uphold our shared responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive community.<\/p>\n
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Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:30 pm<\/p>\n
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Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures at Northern Arizona University for a four-night film series in November exploring Indigenous voices in contemporary cinema. Each screening begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments provided. The lineup includes powerful narratives of resistance, identity, community and renewal as told by Indigenous filmmakers from Turtle Island and beyond.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, Nov. 4 \u2013\u00a0Night Raiders (2021)<\/a><\/strong> Directed and written by Danis Goulet, a Cree-M\u00e9tis filmmaker originally from La Ronge in Saskatchewan, Canada. Goulet\u2019s work bridges genre storytelling and Indigenous futurisms, and she has been recognized for elevating Indigenous-led narrative possibilities.<\/p>\n Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 5, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Pattea Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join a community conversation on the findings from our recent Indigenous Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit (IQT2S) Needs Assessment, to be held on Wednesday, November 5, 4:30 PM, CNAIF Gathering Room at Northern Arizona University.<\/p>\n This project, conducted through the IQT2S Research Initiative at NAU, engaged students, faculty, and staff through Indigenous methodologies to understand the experiences, needs, and structural barriers faced by IQT2S individuals. Grounded in a framework of structural vulnerability and cultural resilience, the study highlights key themes related to belonging, healing, and institutional transformation.<\/p>\n At this event, we will share the core findings, discuss implications for policy and practice, and invite dialogue about actionable next steps to support IQT2S wellbeing and inclusion in our Flagstaff community.<\/p>\n Wednesday, November 5, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Presentation:<\/b>\u00a0Two Paths, Parallel Foundations: Pueblo Lifeways and Montessori Principles<\/p>\n Speaker:<\/b>\u00a0Esther J Barela, Early Childhood Education Specialist, A:shiwi Tribal College & Career Readiness Center<\/p>\n Abstract:<\/b>\u00a0Discover the shared philosophies of Pueblo Ways of Being and Montessori Pedagogy-and how these worldviews walking in parallel can inform and reimagine decolonizing approaches to teaching and learning.<\/p>\n Thursday, November 6, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and come to the Indigenously Sacred: A Night of Two-Spirit Drag. This is a vibrant celebration of drag culture and Indigenous artistry. This groundbreaking event was designed to spotlight the unique intersection of drag performance and Indigenous heritage.<\/p>\n This event is a partnership among the Office of Inclusion, Flagstaff Pride, the Native American Heritage Month Planning Community, the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures, the Commission for Indigenous Peoples, and the LGBTQIA Commission.<\/p>\n Free to all who wish to attend.<\/p>\n Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n du Bois Ballroom<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures, the Office of Indigenous Student Success and 7th Gen for our annual stew fest event!<\/p>\n RSVP on True Blue Connects<\/a><\/p>\n Friday, November 7, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE) is a collaborative initiative to strengthen PK-12 schools serving Native American students. INE offers hands-on, culturally grounded professional development that equips educators to create practical, culturally sustaining and responsive resources.<\/p>\n Join us at the INE Showcase & Open House community event to:<\/p>\n RSVP by October 10 at https:\/\/forms.gle\/aZq2TcxhxRYfLbm48<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, November 8, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n du Bois Ballroom<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 14<\/p>\n Lunch at Hot Spot<\/p>\n Dinner at the Dub<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NAU vs. Embry-Riddle<\/p>\n Tuesday, November 11, 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Rolle Activity Center<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 12, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Pattea Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures at Northern Arizona University for a four-night film series in November exploring Indigenous voices in contemporary cinema. Each screening begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments provided. The lineup includes powerful narratives of resistance, identity, community and renewal as told by Indigenous filmmakers from Turtle Island and beyond.<\/p>\n Thursday, Nov. 13 \u2013\u00a0Blood Quantum (2019)<\/a><\/strong> The film was written and directed by Jeff Barnaby (1976-2022), a Mi\u2019kmaq filmmaker from the Listuguj First Nation in Quebec, Canada. Barnaby\u2019s work challenged both the horror genre and Indigenous representation, bringing Indigenous perspectives to a cinematic form rarely imagined in that space.<\/p>\n Thursday, November 13, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You are invited to join the\u00a0Seven Generation Research and Service Program for a Tribal Consultation presentation. Come learn about the Tribal Consultation process and what you need to submit a proposal. This presentation will cover an overview of the NAU Tribal Consultation policy, guidelines to help determine if a project or research requires consultation, and the overall review process. All students, faculty, and staff interested in collaborating with Tribal Nations are invited.<\/p>\n Click here to RSVP for the event<\/a>. There are 25 spots available to attend in person.<\/p>\n Virtual Meeting: <\/b>Zoom Meeting Link<\/a><\/p>\n Please feel free to email Shanell.Yenchik@nau.edu<\/a><\/u>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Council of Indigenous Ambassadors presents the 5th Annual Indigenous Ambassadors Showcase. This event features student candidates who will demonstrate their cultural knowledge, contemporary and traditional talents, public speaking abilities, and their ability to lead before the Council of Indigenous Ambassador club members, student peers, judges, friends, family, and the community that surrounds them.<\/p>\n Friday, November 14, 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Ashurst Auditorium<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) for a cozy evening of creativity and connection at our\u00a0Crochet Night: Navajo Basket Hair Pin<\/em>\u00a0workshop on Monday, November 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This beginner-friendly crochet session welcomes everyone to learn how to create a unique hair pin design inspired by traditional Navajo basket patterns.<\/p>\n Participants will have the opportunity to connect with others in a relaxed and supportive setting while learning the basics of crochet and exploring the cultural significance behind the design. All skill levels are welcome\u2014no prior experience is needed!<\/p>\n To ensure enough crafting materials are available for all attendees, please RSVP through True Blue Connects<\/a>. Food will be provided! We look forward to sharing an evening of creativity, learning, and community together.<\/p>\n Monday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures at Northern Arizona University for a four-night film series in November exploring Indigenous voices in contemporary cinema. Each screening begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments provided. The lineup includes powerful narratives of resistance, identity, community and renewal as told by Indigenous filmmakers from Turtle Island and beyond.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Nov. 18 \u2013\u00a0Tin\u0101 (2024)<\/a><\/strong> The film is written and directed by Miki Magasiva, a Samoan-born filmmaker based in New Zealand.\u00a0This feature marks his feature film debut, bringing Pacific Islander perspectives into the canon of Indigenous and diasporic filmmaking.<\/p>\n Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center. for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NAU vs. Embry-Riddle<\/p>\n Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Rolle Activity Center<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) proudly presents their “My Journey Speaker Series” featuring Faith Bowman (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican), a University of Utah doctoral candidate. Hear about Faith’s journey in biochemistry research. A catered dinner will be provided.<\/p>\n Wednesday, November 19, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Science and Health Building (bldg 36), room 211<\/p>\n Zoom option available:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Pattea Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) for an afternoon of storytelling, learning, and community building at Let\u2019s Set Up a Tipi and Share Stories with Elder Ron Lee on Wednesday, November 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the CNAIF Gathering Room.<\/p>\n As part of the CNAIF Elders Program, this hands-on session offers participants the opportunity to engage with Elder Ron Lee as he shares teachings about traditional tipi setup, cultural knowledge, and the power of storytelling as a way to preserve and strengthen connections across generations.<\/p>\n All are welcome to join this interactive event and enjoy a shared meal together. Lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n Wednesday, November 19, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF) Gathering Room<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here to register for the 7Gen Center Conference<\/a><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n Friday, November 21 – Saturday, November 22<\/p>\n Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This event is cancelled.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures at Northern Arizona University for a four-night film series in November exploring Indigenous voices in contemporary cinema. Each screening begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments provided. The lineup includes powerful narratives of resistance, identity, community and renewal as told by Indigenous filmmakers from Turtle Island and beyond.<\/p>\n Tues., Nov. 25 \u2013 Wildhood (2021)\u00a0<\/a><\/strong> Directed and written by Bretten Hannam, a Two-Spirit, non-binary Mi\u2019kmaq filmmaker from Nova Scotia. Hannam\u2019s work centers Indigenous queer and Two-Spirit identity alongside cultural reclamation.<\/p>\n Tuesday, November 25, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Center. for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Synopsis: Set in the year 2043 in a militarized, post-war North America, \u201cNight Raiders\u201d centres on Niska, a Cree mother who joins an underground band of vigilantes in order to infiltrate a state-run children\u2019s academy and reclaim her daughter. The film mixes dystopian science fiction with the legacy of colonial institutions and explores themes of motherhood, resistance and Indigenous resilience.<\/p>\nIQT2S Talking Circle<\/h4>\n
Indigenous Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Needs Assessment Report<\/h4>\n
7Gen Center \u2013 Faculty Exchange Program Presentation: Esther Barela<\/h4>\n
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Native American Heritage Month Menu Week<\/h4>\n
NAU Women’s Basketball Native American Heritage Month Game<\/h4>\n
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Indigenous Film Nights: Blood Quantum (2019)<\/h4>\n
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Synopsis: On the isolated Mi\u2019kmaq reserve of Red Crow, the dead begin to rise as zombies\u2014but the Indigenous inhabitants themselves remain mysteriously immune. As the external plague and internal tensions escalate, this horror film uses genre conventions to bring into sharp relief questions of sovereignty, colonial legacy and survival.<\/p>\nNAU Tribal Consultation Presentation<\/h4>\n
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Indige-Jack Hair Basket Craft Night<\/h4>\n
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Synopsis: This heartfelt drama follows Mareta Percival, a Samoan teacher still grieving the loss of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, who takes a role at an elite private school. She forms a student choir and gradually transforms a rigid environment with the power of music and community. The film addresses cultural identity, grief, and collective healing.<\/p>\nNAU Men’s Basketball Native American Heritage Month Game<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nNACP My Journey Speaker Series- Faith Bowman (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican)<\/h4>\n
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United Movement Series: Red Shawl Day with IMQ, 7Gen Center, and CNAIF<\/h4>\n
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Let’s Set Up a Tipi and Share our Stories with Elder Ron Lee<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nIndigenous Film Nights: Wildhood (2021)<\/h4>\n
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Synopsis: \u201cWildhood\u201d is a coming-of-age road film about Link, a late-teen raised in a Nova Scotia trailer park disconnected from his Mi\u2019kmaq heritage, who sets out on a journey with his half-brother Travis after learning that his mother may still be alive. Along the way they meet Pasmay, a Two-Spirit Indigenous youth, and Link begins the process of reconnecting with his culture, identity and land. The film is tender, raw, and beautifully grounded in the Indigenous experience of reconnection.<\/p>\n\n \n\n \n For more information contact:<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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