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, join the Arlington Public Library in acknowledging the history of Native Americans and celebrating those who continue to shape our society.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7 – 8 p.m. in ReBrary A and B
This talk will focus on introducing a general audience to the importance of Indigenous peoples in key moments in Texas history, from the pre-colonial period to the present.
Paul Conrad is an associate professor at the University of Texas at Arlington where he teaches Indigenous histories literatures. He is the author of the Apaches Diaspora: Four Centuries of Displacement and Survival (Penn Press, 2021), which received awards form the OAH, WHA, and the Historical Society of New Mexico.
This event is produced in partnership with UTA Libraries.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3 – 5 p.m. in Makerspace, Downtown Library
Want to learn a new hobby before the holidays? Come join the Makerspace and learn how to make your own cardboard weaving loom! Then learn the how-to basics of loom weaving in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Materials will be provided. This class is limited to the first 12 in attendance.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7 – 8 p.m. ReBrary A and B
Join Lakota scholar and community leader Stephen Silva-Brave for an evening of storytelling that traces the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women from the time of Pocahontas to cases impacting families in Arlington today.
Through the stories like Sacagawea, the people of Killers of the Flower Moon, and others, Stephen will highlight how Indigenous women have been targeted across generations, the barriers faced in seeking justice, and the grassroots work of organizations such as MMIW TX Rematriate. This presentation honors the resilience of Indigenous communities who have always carried this work, long before it was given a name or hashtag.
Please note: Due to sensitive and potentially graphic details, children will not be admitted to this program.
This event is produced in partnership with UTA Libraries.
