Native American Heritage Calendar

Now-Nov. 30 The NE Campus library presents Spirit Riders, a Native American art exhibit, which will feature artwork from Suzanne Perez, Karmien Bowman and Ralph Tobin. The exhibit is free and open during library hours. For more information, call art associate professor Andrew Stalder at 817-515-6063.

Nov. 16 NW’s student activities will host a Native American flute and artifact demonstration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Walsh Library (WTLO 3100). Students can hear traditional Native American music and learn about the tribal culture. For more information, call student activities at 817-515-5211.

Nov. 17 South Campus will sponsor NAHM: Lunch & Learn with NE government professor Lisa Uhlir 12:30-1:30 p.m. in SSTU 2207. Uhlir will discuss integration between Native Americans and African-Americans. For more information, contact student activities coordinator Ana Garcia at 817-515-4045.

Nov. 17 The TR Tahita Fulkerson Library will host Where was the Body Found? Glimpses of Jurisdiction in Indian Country. UTA English professor Kenneth Roemer will elaborate on tribal boundaries 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the library. For more information, contact the library at 817-515-1220.

Nov. 22 Government professor Lisa Uhlir will present The Boarding School Experience 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A) on NE Campus. She will discuss the Dawes Act and the Miriam Report on the failure of Native American boarding schools. For more information, call student activities coordinator Cara Walker at 817-515-6234.

Nov. 28 South Campus will present NAHM: Lunch & Learn with NE government professor Lisa Uhlir 12:30-1:30 p.m. in SSTU 2207. Uhlir will discuss legal problems and violence issues currently faced on native reservations. For more information, contact student activities coordinator Ana Garcia at 817-515-4045.

Nov. 29 NE Campus will host Black Indians 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A). Students will learn about the cultural history and civil rights of Native Americans and African-Americans. Government professor Lisa Uhlir will explore this history of identity development in her lecture. For more information, call student activities coordinator Cara Walker at 817-515-6234.