The Grand Valley Native American Student Association, with the co-sponsorship of the Latino Student Union, will be putting on a program called "Rethinking Columbus Day" on Monday, October 11¿¿6-8 p.m. in the Kirkhof Ceter's Pere Marquette Room. The program is intended to investigate Christopher Columbus and his actual contributions to the Americas, encouraging open discussion and dialogue.
Eduardo Sanchez will be speaking about Christopher Columbus impact on the Americas and the indigenous peoples. In addition, the Native American Student Association will be providing a traditional Native meal. Little known facts about Christopher Columbus will be available at each table.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. For more information contact: Tasha Smith at [email protected] or Michael Sliger at [email protected].
