Native American Heritage Month

The United States has recognized the need for American Indian Day and Native American Week celebrations for almost 100 years. In November 1990, President George Bush declared the first Native American Heritage Month to honor and recognize the contributions of the indigenous people of what is now the United States. OMA works with NASA, AISES, AIBL and the American Indian Studies Program to bring educational events to the UI campus.

2012 CELEBRATIONS

According to Coyote

Traditional Nez Perce Stories
Performed by Carlotta Kauffman
Written by John Kauffman

WHERE: University of Idaho | KIVA Theater
WHEN: Wednesday | Nov. 7, 2012 | 7 p.m.
COST: Free and open to the public
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Jim Ruel

One of Indian Country's Top Standup Comedians
As seen on Showtime and Comedy Central

WHERE: University of Idaho | Administration Auditorium
WHEN: Thursday | November 8 | 7 p.m.
COST: Free event
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Steven Judd

"Putting and Keeping Indians in the Picture"
An Evening with Kiowa/Choctaw Artist and Filmmaker Steven Paul Judd
The University of Idaho American Indian Studies Program presents  the 12th Annual Distinguished American Indian Speakers Series

WHERE: Haddock Performance Hall | Lionel Hampton School of Music
WHEN: Friday | November 9 | 7 p.m. 
Reception and Art Sale to follow
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