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Grand Valley to celebrate Native American heritage
October 06, 2016
(This story originally appeared on GVNext)
Grand Valley's annual Native American Heritage Celebration kicks off
October 10 with an event that will take a deep look at the history of
Columbus Day.
"Rethinking Columbus: A Movement Towards Indigenous Peoples
Day" will feature a panel discussion about the historical and
social impact of the colonization of the Americas. The program will
take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center.
Below is a full schedule of Native American Heritage Celebration
events, which are free, open to the public and take place on the
Allendale Campus. The celebration is organized by the Office of
Multicultural Affairs. Visit www.gvsu.edu/oma for more information.
Preserving the Norton Burial Mounds
Thursday, October 20, 4-5 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 2263
The Diversity Brown Bag Series event will be facilitated by Jeff
Chivis, an anthropology doctoral student at Michigan State University
and a citizen of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. He
will discuss the Norton Mound National Historic Landmark in West
Michigan, one of only a few surviving Hopewellian burial mounds.
Native American Student Association Day of Service
Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Native American Student Association will participate in Make
a Difference Day by volunteering at the Norton Mound National Historic Landmark.
"Reel Injun" Film Screening
Friday, November 4, noon-2 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 1240
The Canadian documentary explores the portrayal of Native
Americans in film, including stereotypes and the practice of using
Italian Americans as Indians.
"The Canary Effect" Film Screening
Friday, November 11, noon-2 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 1240
The film features the historic realities of Native Americans,
including the abuses of indigenous people and its continuing affects today.
For More Information Contact: Leah Twilley in University Communications - (616) 331-2221