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Events for the Month of November 2009

Events are free and open to the community unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, November 3
 
A Talk with Hope MacDonald
4-5 p.m., SBS West, bldg. 70, room 200
Sponsored by the Connecting Higher Education Indigenously (CHEI) Club and the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies.  Call Nick Sucik for more information at (920) 679-5588.

Thursday, November 5
 
Dr. David Wilson & Dr. Jaron Lockett - Information Session
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., University Union Oak Creek Room (bldg. 30), second floor
Lunch included - limited seating
A Native American Senior Research Scientist in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Dr. Wilson will share information about his career path, research, and talk about opportunities in the National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Aging.
Please RSVP by 10/30/09 to Catherine Talakte.
Contact: Catherine Talakte, Native American Student Services, 523-9416
Sponsored by NAU Department of Biological Sciences , College of Health & Human Services, and Native American Student Services.


Saturday, November 7

3rd Annual Veteran’s 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk
Hosted by Native American Business Organization (NABO)
7:30–11 a.m., University Union Amphitheater (bldg. 30)
The 5K and 2K fun run/walk will be held on campus, registration at 7:30 a.m.  Entry fee: $20 non-student, $10 student w/ID.  Veterans, people over 55+years, children 12 and under are free (no charge to enter 5K or 2K).  For information and registration form, go to www.nau.edu/nabo or call 928-523-6960.


Tuesday, November 10

"Shifting Identities: Maintaining Native American Values in Flagstaff" - Breakfast Panel
7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., NAU duBois Conference Center, Fremont Room (bldg. 64)
The City of Flagstaff's Commission on Diversity Awareness and the Coconino County Inter-tribal Advisory Council invites individuals to join them for a continental breakfast and a panel discussion.  Facilitator:  Dr. Lomayumtewa Ishii; Panelists:  Eugene Begay, Al Figueroa, Cecelia Manygoats and Catherine Talakte.  Fee:  $6 per person, pay at Flagstaff City Hall Human Resources Office, RSVP by Friday, Nov. 6th by 12 noon.  Parking permits available on-site on day of event.
Contact:  Dr. Chad Hamill, 523-3849

Native Roots, Native Futures Student Campaign (2 meeting times)
12 p.m. and 1 p.m., University Union Oak Creek Room (bldg. 30)
NAU students - come join the Campaign to learn how you can help bring awareness to tribal communities and others and raise funds for the Native American Cultural Center.    
Contact:  Catherine Talakte, NASS, 523-9416, nau.edu/nacc


Thursday, November 12

"Celebrating Foods of the Southwest Tribes"
LUNCH 11 a.m.–2 p.m., University Union Hot Spot dining hall (bldg. 30)
DINNER 5 p.m.–8 p.m., University Union Hot Spot dining hall
Menu: Green chile with pork, Indian tacos, and many more delicious dishes.
Cost is $7 per person, tickets may be purchased at Native American Student Services office (LEADS Center, bldg. 30, room 104).  Meal plan, dining dollars, or cash accepted at the Hot Spot.
NOTE:  This special price is only available to those who buy a ticket.  Hot Spot cashier not able to offer this price to individuals who do not have a special meal ticket.  For questions, call NASS at 928-523-8086.
     
Dine Shoe Game - How Day and Night Came to Be Taboos
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m., SBS West, room 9 (bldg. 70)
Presenter:  Maybelle Little, AIS Resident Elder
Contact:  Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, 523-6624

Keeping Indigenous Languages Alive: Valuing and Embracing the Work of Native American Educators
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., College of Education (bldg. 27), room 211
Panelist will be sharing their experiences and insights about indigenous language learning from a community based and school based perspective at this informal gathering.
Event hosted by NAU student organization, Future Native American Educators (FNAE).
Contact:  Aurelia S. Goggleye, FNAE President, asg34@nau.edu


Friday, November 13

Decolonizing Dialogues - Violence against Native Women & Truth-Telling
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Liberal Arts (bldg. 18), room 228, Department of History
Special Guests:  Mishuana Goeman (Tonawanda Seneca), Assistant Professor of Women's Studies at UCLA and Andrea Smith, Assistant Professor of Media & Cultural Studies at UC-Riverside.
Contact:  Dr. Jennifer Denetdale (jennifer.denetdale@nau.edu)


Tuesday, November 17

Native American Parent Conference
7:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m, NAU duBois Conference Center (bldg. 64)
Fee:  $25/person at the door (money order or cash only)
Contact:  FUSD Indian Education Support Programs, 928-527-6164/6165

Private Photograph Collection Presentation
9 a.m.-5 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 30)
Featured artist:  Kaye Lan Harrison
Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674

Student Photography Collection Exhibit
9 a.m.-5 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 30)
NAU School of Communication presents Assistant Professor Sam Minkler's students' work.
Contact:  Sam Minkler, 523-5004

"Someone to Know" in the Flagstaff community - Eunice Tso Dodson
Noon–1 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Come and meet Navajo business woman Ms. Eunice Tso Dodson of ETD Environmental Consulting firm.  Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674.

Student Organization to Know - Connecting Higher Education Indigenously (C.H.E.I.)
Noon-2 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 30)
Contact:  Nick Sucik, CHEI President, 928-679-5588

Musical Guitar Performance - NAU student Terry Redhouse, Jr.
2 p.m.-4 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 30)
Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674

Book Signing: "From Georgia Tragedy to Oklahoma Frontier - A Biography of Scots Creek Indian Chief Chilly McIntosh and Ah-Ko-Kee"
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Author:  Billie Jane McIntosh


Wednesday, November 18

Navajo Language Renaissance Presentation
9 a.m.-12 noon, NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Presenters:  Ella Perkins and Betsy Cook
Informational table about the Rosetta Stone language software development.  Come try it out!
Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674.

Transitions from Traditional Ways to Contemporary Ways
10 a.m.–11 a.m., SBS West, room 9 (bldg. 70)
Presenter:  Bob Lomadafkie, AIS Resident Elder
Contact:  Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, 523-6624

Book Signing: “Reclaiming Dine History: The Legacies of Navajo Chief Manuelito and Juanita” and "The Long Walk: Forced Exile of the Navajos"
10 a.m.–12 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Author:  Jennifer Denetdale, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Northern Arizona University

"Developing an Indigenous Community Electrification Program"
2 p.m. - 4 p.m., SBS West Room 204 (bldg. 70)
Presenter:  Dr. Dean Smith, professor of Economics and Applied Indigenous Studies
Sponsored by the Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, 523-6624.

Book Signing: "From Georgia Tragedy to Oklahoma Frontier - A Biography of Scots Creek Indian Chief Chilly McIntosh and Ah-Ko-Kee"
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Author:  Billie Jane McIntosh


Thursday, November 19

Native American Traditional Dress-Up Days at NAU
Show Native Pride!  Native American Student Services Peer Mentors invites students to dress in their traditional tribal attire through the duration of the day in recognition of Native American Heritage Month at NAU.  Or students are encouraged to wear a piece of their own culture to promote diversity and cultural awareness on campus.

Book Signing: by staff from Navajo Nation Archeology Department
9 a.m.–12 p.m, NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Book signing by Davina Two Bears, contributed an essay in two books - "Collaborating at the Trowel's Edge" and "American Indian Places: A History Guide Book".
Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674.

Book Signing: “Dzani Yazhi Naazabaa': Little Woman Warrior Who Came Home, A Story of the Navajo Long Walk”
Noon–2 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Author:  Evangeline Parsons-Yazzie, Ph.D., Professor, NAU Modern Languages
Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674.

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Programs Information Table
Noon-2 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Representative:  Karin Wadsack

"Veterans to Know" in the Flagstaff community
Noon–4 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Meet Navajo U.S. Marine Corps: Gunnery Sgt. Tommy Belone, Sgt. Alexander Benally, and Staff Sgt. Conwell Lee.  Information table about family and friend in the Armed Services.

Book Signing: "From Georgia Tragedy to Oklahoma Frontier - A Biography of Scots Creek Indian Chief Chilly McIntosh and Ah-Ko-Kee"
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m., NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Author:  Billie Jane McIntosh

Performance by Miss Dook'o'oosliid Renae Mahkewa, Flagstaff Kinlani Dormitory
Renae will perform the National Anthem in the Hopi language and information about Hopi culture.
Other high school student representatives will perform a peyote song.
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m, NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Contact:  Caroline Russell, NAU Bookstore, 523-6674.

Tribute Song to Veterans Performance
3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., In front of NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35)
Performance by Native American Church of NAU and students from Flagstaff High School

The Honorable Robert Yazzie "Liberty under the Law" Presentation
4 p.m.-6 p.m., W.A. Franke College of Business Gardner Auditorium (bldg. 81)
The Honorable Robert Yazzie, Chief Justice emeritus of the Navajo Nation and Director of Dine College Dine Policy Institute is noted for his advocacy of the use of traditional Indian Law.  He has formulated a "Healing and Community Justice" policy for the Courts of the Navajo Nation.
Sponsored by the NAU College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Departments of Politics and International Affairs, Applied Indigenous Studies and Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Friday, November 20

Miss Indian NAU Scholarship Pageant 2010
6–9:30 p.m., Cline Library Assembly Hall (bldg. 28)
This annual event celebrates heritage of Native American women vying for the opportunity to represent NAU and surrrounding Native American communities and students.  Free admission. 
Event open to the community.
Contact:  Sharon Doctor, 523-6960; Kathleen Frank, 523-6229; Laverne Kescoli, 523-8312.


Monday, November 23

The Fast Track and the Spiritually - Balanced Life
4 p.m.–5 p.m., SBS West, room 9 (bldg. 70)
Presenter:  Marina Vasquez, AIS Resident Elder
This lecture will focus on how you can balance every day struggles and still be able to maintain a spiritual life, a productive and positive life.
Contact:  Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, 523-6624

Native American Film Series: “Mohawk Girls”
7 p.m., Cline Library Assembly Hall (bldg. 28)
Hosted by Cline Library.


Friday, November 27

National Native American Heritage Day
On October 30, 2009, President Barack Obama proclaimed November 2009 as National Native American Heritage Month and November 27, 2009 as Native American Heritage Day.
For a copy of the proclamation in PDF format, click here.

Events compiled courtesy of Native American Student Services (NASS).
For questions about the listing, contact NASS at 928-523-8086.