Join the Arlington Public Library this November as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. November officially became Native American Heritage Month in 1990 and is a time for us to honor the rich history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples while acknowledging how it has shaped our society into what it is today.
This November, in partnership with UTA Libraries, the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library will be hosting two Native American Heritage Celebration programs November 7 and November 14, 2024.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 7 – 8 p.m. in ReBrary A and B
*Please note: Due to sensitive and potentially graphic details, children will not be admitted to this program.
Learn with Stephen Silva-Brave (Lakota) about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis through powerful storytelling that connects historical and modern-day impacts of violence against Indigenous communities. Understand more about the movement and discover ways to support advocacy efforts.
Indigenous Seed Saving and Seed Sovereignty
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7 – 8 p.m. in Genealogy
Presented by C. Annette Anders, learn about Seed and Plant Sovereignty through the Traditional worldviews held by this continent's first knowledge keepers. Embark on a learning journey that not only complements current scientific understandings but is also deeply rooted in the spiritual ties of Native people to this land.
