Indigenous People’s Heritage Month
Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month (also commonly known as Native American Heritage Month or National American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month) is a time to honor and celebrate the culture, traditional practices, and customs of Indigenous Peoples. The word “indigenous” often refers to the original caretakers of the land before colonization. In North America, the Indigenous People are often referred to as Native Americans or Alaska Natives. With more than 370 million Indigenous People spread over 70 countries worldwide, we want to take this month of November to recognize the history, sufferings, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. Join the Native Student Union (NSU), Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month Planning Committee, and the Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office in honoring and learning more about our Indigenous community.
November 1st - November 30th
2025 On-campus Events
November 5th from 2-3:30pm: Ethnobotany Wellness Walk with IME & Outdoor College - Join us for a guided walk to the graduate campus as we forage for native plants to make tea and explore their traditional Indigenous uses. This unique experience offers a chance to connect with nature, learn from Indigenous knowledge, and celebrate cultural heritage. Everyone is welcome to sip, learn, and celebrate with us. Let us know if you plan to attend via link here.
November 13th from 5:30-7:30pm: Bingo & Frybread Dinner Night with the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA)! NALSA is hosting a fundraising opportunity for the community to support their organization. Bingo cards will be $15.00 (includes dinner). One Bingo card is good for three games. To purchase Bingo cards, see the link here. Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets via the link here. This event will be held on the Law Campus in the Legal Research Center (LRC).
December 3rd from 4-5:30pm: Contemplative Resilience: The Neuroscience of Healing and Restoration. In the midst of our academics, day-to-day grind, and regular commitments, the emotional, spiritual, and physiological toll of all that we carry can be heavy. This workshop offers a restorative and regenerating space grounded in contemplative practices and neuroscience, to support participants in strengthening internal resilience while deepening their capacity for compassion and connection. Location TBD.
2026 Off-campus Events
November 8th from 11-5pm: Frybread Fest 2025 at Director Park, Downtown Portland. From storytelling to music, drumming and beadwork demo, see the flyer below to learn more!
November 11th at 6pm: Celebrate Native author, Leah Altman’s Cekpa: A Memoir in Beaded Essays book launch in Portland at the Literary Arts building (716 SE Grand Ave). In her memoir, Leah talks about her journey in rediscovering her roots after being removed from her tribal community. IME can help coordinate rides for those who are interested. The first 5 students to sign up and attend will receive a copy of her book. Sign up here to attend
More information about our on-campus events and RSVP forms in our LinkTree!
IME’s LinkTree
Learn about our Native Student Union (NSU) student affinity group!
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