Native American Heritage Month We come together to observe Native American Heritage Month, a time for our Wolf Pack Family to honor and recognize the enduring histories, rich traditions, and invaluable contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities.

November 03, 2025
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

We come together to observe Native American Heritage Month, a time for our Wolf Pack Family to honor and recognize the enduring histories, rich traditions, and invaluable contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities.

November 3, 2025

Dear Wolf Pack Family,

In November we come together to observe Native American Heritage Month, a time for our Wolf Pack Family to honor and recognize the enduring histories, rich traditions, and invaluable contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities.

Through the dedicated work of the Office of Indigenous Relations and others across campus, our University continues to strengthen community connections and create pathways for academic, professional, and personal success for our Indigenous students, faculty and staff.

We take pride in our Indigenous Community whose achievements inspire us all. Their voices and perspectives are vital as we shape the University’s future together.

Throughout the month, please join us for events and activities that honor Native American Heritage Month and celebrate the vibrant cultures that enrich our University community.

Native American Film Night
Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

The Reynolds School of Journalism is bringing two documentaries to campus in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The first is an award-winning short documentary “Not Forgotten” by RSJ graduate Jeremiah Sampson who will be present for the screening. Sampson is a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and his film, produced at the University, is about missing and murdered Indigenous people. The feature film of the night is “Remaining Native”, and is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner from Yerington, Nevada, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great-grandfather's escape from a Native American boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future. Filmmaker Paige Bethmann is a Haudenosaunee woman (Mohawk/Oneida) and is based in Reno.

JCSU Rock Your Mocs Movie Night Screening of “Crooked Arrows”
Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union Theater

Dress in your Indigenous best, rock your moccasins, and join in for a cozy evening of culture, community, and cinema. The movie will be “Crooked Arrows,” which features a Native American eager to modernize his reservation, who coaches the reservation’s lacrosse team. He teaches his players the meaning of tribal pride as they climb an uphill battle in the prep school league.

Office of Indigenous Relations Open House
Nov. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Thompson Building, Suite 102

The Office of Indigenous Relations has moved to the Thompson Building. Participants can explore the new space, learn about opportunities to get involved, and meet Office of Indigenous Relations staff.

Native American Heritage Climb Night at Mesa Rim
Nov. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mesa Rim Climbing Center, 970 Harvard Way, Reno

Enjoy free climbing with gear included. The evening will also include speakers and organizations teaching about Native land in Nevada and how it relates to climbing and overall access.

Tribal Academy Open House
Nov. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Office of Indigenous Relations, Thompson Building, Suite 102

Learn about the Tribal Academy and how to get involved. The Academy is focused on assisting high school and college students through the process of career development and education in science and medical fields through mentorship and guidance. The program offers career exploration, academic advising, tutoring, and a focus on wellness and self-care.

Also, Wolf Pack Athletics will honor Native American Heritage Month at the Nov. 21 Women’s Basketball game at 6:30 p.m. versus Alabama A&M at Lawlor Events Center.

May we use this month to celebrate and learn from the many contributions that Native Americans and members of Indigenous communities have made throughout time.

Go Pack!

Sincere regards,

Brian Sandoval
President

Daphne Emm-Hooper
Director of Indigenous Relations

The University is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wasiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Nuwu (Southern Paiute) peoples. The lands continue to be a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their deep connections to these places. We express our deep gratitude for the opportunity to learn, grow and live on their territory.

November 03, 2025