Sponsored by the Office of Access and Community Engagement
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions and ongoing contributions of Native Nations throughout Wisconsin and across the United States.
Here in Northeast Wisconsin, we are privileged to live, work and learn on lands with deep connections to the Menominee, Oneida, Ho-Chunk, Stockbridge-Munsee and Potawatomi Nations. Their histories, knowledge and stewardship continue to shape our communities today.
Wisconsin is home to 12 Tribal Nations, each with unique cultures, traditions and contributions that have influenced our state’s history and future. Native communities continue to lead through innovation, environmental stewardship, education, art, language revitalization, economic development and community leadership. Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations remind us that Native cultures are not only part of our history but remain vibrant and thriving today.
Throughout November, the Office of Access and Community Engagement invites students and employees to learn more about Native American cultures and experiences through educational resources, cultural activities, and campus engagement opportunities:
Beading Session
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Office of Access & Community Engagement
Create a project while learning about the cultural significance of beading in many Native communities.
Traditional Soup
Mondays, Nov. 9, 16 and 23 (if available) | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cuisines
Taste Native-inspired recipes and learn about the role food plays in culture, community and tradition. Featuring corn soup, using traditional Tuscarora white corn grown, harvested and processed in the Oneida community.
Traditional Oneida Corn Mush “Bar”
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Office of Access & Community Engagement
Sample local white corn flour and various sweet and savory toppings.
In addition, there will be weekly Native American Heritage Month Spotlights highlighting Wisconsin Tribal Nations and their contributions to our state and region.
Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to listen, learn and celebrate the diverse stories, traditions and contributions of Native peoples. As we do, we recognize that Native American history is American history, and that understanding these histories helps strengthen our shared future.
Learn More
- Wisconsin First Nations: https://wisconsinfirstnations.org
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Tribal Nations of Wisconsin: https://dpi.wi.gov/amind/tribalnationswi
