Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month
November
Paying tribute to Native Americans of the local community in a celebration of history and culture and in recognition of the community’s struggle for inclusion and equity. Acknowledging that we are here as guests of the indigenous peoples who are the traditional land caretakers.
WINTER COUNTS
A conversation with David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Monday, November 30, 2020, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Author and Professor of Native American Studies and Political Science David Heska Wanbli Weiden discussed his new novel, Winter Counts in conversation with award-winning author Marcie R. Rendon.
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IN THE COURTS OF THE CONQUEROR
Walter R. Echo-Hawk in conversation with W. Richard West Jr.
Thursday, November 5, 2020, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Author and attorney Walter R. Echo-Hawk discussed his book, In the Courts of the Conqueror: The 10 Worst Indian Law Cases Ever Decided, in conversation with Autry Museum President and Chief Executive W. Richard West Jr.
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As an eBook
Or place a hold on a hardcopy and pick it up using our curbside services.
Signed copies of In the Courts of the Conqueror are available from our partner, Once Upon a Time Bookstore.
Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
Join us as we take a look at the state-recognized Indian nation of 900 citizens located in Los Angeles County, California. Learn who they are, and the complexities and challenges they face in their long fight to be recognized by the Federal government.
Native American artists, activists and educators speak with our Teen G.E.N. Talks hosts Melissa and Desiree as they discuss identities, passions, and what inspires them.
Check out past Teen G.E.N. Talks episodes on the Teen G.E.N. Talks playlist. And don’t forget to subscribe to our Channel for updates!
Wednesdays and Fridays, 4:30pm
Jordan Marie Daniel
Friday, November 6, at 4:30pm
In this episode of Teen G.E.N. Talks, Jordan Marie Daniel, a citizen of Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, as well as a passionate and devoted advocate for Indian Country and all people, discusses how she uses social media and running to increase Indigenous visibility.
Lee Francis IV
Friday, November 13
In this episode of Teen G.E.N. Talks, we are delighted to introduce you to author Dr. Lee Francis 4, founder of Red Planet Books and Comics, the only Native American comic shop in the world, as well as Native Realities Publishing and the Indigenous Comic Con.
Alexis Saenz
Wednesday, November 18, at 4:30pm
In this episode of Teen G.E.N. Talks, we are delighted to introduce you to Alexis Saenz, a creative director, choreographer, dancer, singer, actress, crafter, painter, and set designer, who likes to use all these avenues to express herself. She is also an environmental and indigenous activist based in LA.
Calina Lawrence
Friday, November 20, at 4:30pm
In this episode of Teen G.E.N. Talks, we are delighted to introduce you to Calina Lawrence, Indigenous vocalist, aspiring emcee and music producer. From the Suquamish Nation, Calina discusses her music influences and what has inspired her.
Felicia Nez
Wednesday, November 25, at 4:30pm
In this episode of Teen G.E.N. Talks, we are delighted to introduce you to Felicia Nez, artist, illustrator, animator, photographer, filmmaker and screenwriter. Felicia is challenging spaces to create a new narrative for herself.
Jennifer Long & Trisha Burke from Native Hope
Friday, November 27, at 4:30pm
In this episode of Teen G.E.N. Talks, we are delight to introduce you to Trisha Burke and Jennifer Long, Editorial Director and Executive Director respectively of Native Hope, an organization working to dismantle barriers and bring hope and healing through storytelling.
Powwow Dancing
Monday, November 9
Join us for three powwow dance performances by Jocelynn Phoenix, Julius Phoenix and Sandra Rivera.
Fry Bread Making 101
Monday, November 16, at 4:30pm
Get your ingredients ready and follow along with Rose Pino as she makes traditional fry bread.
You will need 4 cups of all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 1/2 cups warm water and 4 cups of oil for frying.
Nowhere and Everywhere:
Indigenous in America
3D Virtual Exhibit
October 26, 2020 - January 31, 2021
In celebration of the Native American Heritage Month, Glendale Library Arts and Culture and ReflectSpace Gallery is proud to present Nowhere and Everywhere: Indigenous in America an exhibition that investigates the myriad ways in which Native Americans are represented and misrepresented through popular culture imagery while creating a counterpoint to this imagery through humanistic photography and contemporary art by two Native artists: Navajo artist and filmmaker Pamela J. Peters and Kiowa photographer Horace Poolaw. The exhibit also examines the insidious spaces of the California Mission System--through imagery and a critical approach.
Pamela J. Peters co-curated “Erasure” at ReflectSpace Gallery in 2019 and is currently at the UCLA Department of Indigenous Studies.
Be The Change by exploring these booklists about the Native American community:
Be The Change by exploring these online resources about Indigenous LA:
Native American History in the County of Los Angeles - General information and links to the history of the Indigenous peoples of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission - The mission of Los Angeles City/County Native American Commisson (NAIC) is two fold: 1. increase the acquisition and local application of federal funds and 2. represent the special interests and concerns of Native Americans in the Los Angeles City and County. Visitors to the NAIC website can connect to local tribal governments, regional Native American organizations, and various federal and state departments.
Short Overview of California Indian History - Written by Professor Edward D. Castillo, Cahuilla-Luiseno, for the California Native American Heritage Commission.
LA Times’ Interactive Map of Past Tongva Villages in the LA Area
Be The Change by exploring these online resources about the Native American community:
Wisdom of the Elders - Wisdom records, preserves, and shares oral history, cultural arts, language concepts, and traditional ecological knowledge of exemplary Native American elders, storytellers, and scientists in collaboration with diverse institutions, agencies and organizations.
Vision Maker Media - empowers and engages Native people to share stories. We envision a world changed and healed by understanding Native stories and the public conversations they generate.
Indigenous material at the American Philosophical Society - This guide provides broad coverage of the Native American and Indigenous archival collections at the Library & Museum of the American Philosophical Society (APS). These materials date from 1553 to 2019 and include manuscript, audio, and visual materials relating to Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas.
PBS Native American Heritage Month - Celebrate the history, culture, and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in a special collection of films, short stories, and resources from Public Television.
Native American Heritage Month - Library of Congress website includes the history of the establishment of Native American Heritage Month.
Census Facts - Native American Heritage Month 2018 – the first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, rode horseback from state to state to get endorsements from 24 state governments to have a day to honor American Indians.
National Museum of the American Indian – Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) cares for one the world’s largest collection of Native artifacts. NMAI operates 3 facilities and a large outreach department that includes websites, traveling exhibitions, and community programs.
Native Knowledge 360° - For teachers and students, Native Knowledge 360° incorporate Native perspectives on Native American history and cultures.
UAII Workforce Development - They provide career counseling, employment assistance, and professional development opportunities for Native Americans living in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
