Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for the campus community to reflect upon and celebrate the important achievements, contributions, and histories of Native American Peoples, Communities, and Cultures.

November 06, 2023
Morrill Hall sits on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno quad, a large lawn area surrounded by trees and a walking path.

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for the campus community to reflect upon and celebrate the important achievements, contributions, and histories of Native American Peoples, Communities, and Cultures.

November 6, 2023

Dear Wolf Pack Family,

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for the campus community to reflect upon and celebrate the important achievements, contributions, and histories of Native American Peoples, Communities, and Cultures.

The University of Nevada, Reno acknowledges through our institutional land acknowledgment that we are situated on the traditional homelands of Indigenous Peoples. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on their territory.

With the University celebrating its Sesquicentennial, we also want to acknowledge that this year marks the Centennial of the Indian Citizenship Act, which was enacted by Congress and granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. The Centennial of the Indian Citizenship Act demonstrates the intertwined history of Indigenous Peoples and their struggles for equality.

We also are extremely proud of the work and successes of our students, faculty and staff who are Native American. As we pay tribute to the past and present contributions of Native Americans, we must also do our part to listen carefully to Native voices and perspectives about what the future of our University will be as we build an inclusive future together.

Throughout November, there will be a number of special events and programs held on our campus that will help amplify Native American Heritage Month’s importance and we encourage you to attend. These events include:

  • Nov. 6: Beading Social, Ross Hall, noon-2 p.m.
  • Nov. 6-9: Native American poet, writer and educator Tanaya Winder, guest artist, various locations.
  • Nov. 9: Stewart Indian School Exhibit Art Reception, The Lilley Art Museum, 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 10: Yubano Tuka, JCSU Room 403, 3-6 p.m.
  • Nov. 13-17: Rock Your Mocs Week
  • Nov. 16: Ribbon Skirts/Shirts, DeLaMare Library, 5-7 p.m.
  • Nov. 22: Thankstaking Dinner, Time/Location TBD
  • Nov. 28: PBS “Native America” screening and discussion, JCSU Wells Fargo Auditorium, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 30: Land Acknowledgment Dialogue, TBD

Also, Wolf Pack Athletics will honor Native American Heritage Month at the following home games:

  • Men’s Basketball versus Portland, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.
  • Women’s Basketball versus Oregon, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
  • Football versus Wyoming, Nov. 25, 6 p.m.

For more information on any of these events or programs, contact Sequoyah Pollard of the University’s Office of Indigenous Relations. I invite the campus to stop by our Office of Indigenous Relations in Ross Hall and to frequently check Indigenous Relation’s website to learn about the office’s mission, resources and programming.

The collective contributions of our Native American students, faculty and staff are truly invaluable to the success of our entire University. I encourage you all to get involved, to participate, to listen, to learn and to support and uplift a legacy of Native American people who continue to make profoundly lasting contributions to our world.

Go Pack!

Sincere regards,

Brian Sandoval
President

November 06, 2023