Native American Heritage Month

The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

11 a.m. Nov. 7, 2012
SC Plaza Bistro

Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with several traditional dishes from the first Thanksgiving, as well as information about what REALLY happened all those years ago. Cost is $5 or five canned goods. All proceeds benefit Sts. Joachim and Ann Food Pantry. This event is sponsored by the Multicultural Programming Committee.

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Childhoods Lost: The Tragic Story of the Boarding School Era in Native American History

10 a.m. Nov. 27, 2012
SSB Auditorium

Once the Indian wars were over, the government introduced boarding schools throughout the reservation system of the nation. Initiated by friends and enemies of the native peoples, the goal was to assimilate native children away from their traditional values and customs. The process of forcing assimilation turned into a tragic violation of the civil rights of innocent children.

Native American, D.Z. Iron Wing, the great-grandson of the Lakota holy man, Black Elk, was himself one of the victims of a system that lingered well into the 20th century; he will provide an insight into that era and how it impacted his life.

Hosted by Hal Berry, professor of history and theater. Presentations will be given by members of the psychology and sociology programs.

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"Thunderheart" Film

7 p.m. Nov. 27, 2012
SSB Auditorium

(R)

Filmed in South Dakota, with the permission and support of the Lakota, Oglala Sioux, Thunderheart is a fictional story that resembles the events surrounding the 1973 Sioux-FBI conflict which ended up with fatalities on both sides. The Sioux refer to that event as Wounded Knee Two. Photographed on the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Badlands National Park. A superb cast with supporting roles by Sam Shepard, Graham Greene and Fred Thompson, this contemporary western brings to the screen the struggle for a better way of life for Native Americans living on the poorest reservation in the nation.

This event is free, open to the public, and sponsored by the Multicultural Programming Committee.

Learn more about "Thunderheart" at IMDb.com.

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Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company Workshop

10 a.m. Nov. 29, 2012
SSB Auditorium

Painted Sky Northstar is a dance company that honors Native American culture by building awareness of traditional and contemporary musical expressions through performance and education. Painted Sky's primary goals are to engage others in the study and performance of Native American music, dance and song, while preserving the Native culture. During this time, the dancers will lead a workshop and demonstrate Native American dances.

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Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company Performance

7 p.m. Nov. 29, 2012
SSB Auditorium

Painted Sky Northstar is a dance company that honors Native American culture by building awareness of traditional and contemporary musical expressions through performance and education. Painted Sky's primary goals are to engage others in the study and performance of Native American music, dance and song, while preserving the Native culture. During this time the Dance Company will give a performance.

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