Today marks the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Throughout November, I invite you to look at this not just as a celebration, but a foundation to further understand our true history. Learn about tribal lands, customs, and cultures and current tribal governments. Learn more about Grand Ronde and some of the activities they host.
Nine Essential Understandings Series
For more information, use the link below:
SB13 Tribal History/Shared History Professional Development Courses
Nine Essential Understandings: Since Time Immemorial; Sovereignty; History; Tribal Government; Identity; Lifeways; Language; Treaties with the United States; and Genocide, Federal Policy and Laws.
2021 American Indian/Alaska Native Celebration
Set your calendar for Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. to join virtually for the 2021 American Indian/Alaska Native Celebration on Capital Community Media’s YouTube Channel and in this web post on the district website. The district will also share stories and resources on its social media and website channels throughout November.
Community Learning Session #1: Government to Government Relations
Learn about Tribal government history during Salem-Keizer’s first Community Learning Session
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is partnering with the community to provide a series of Community Learning Sessions throughout the 2021-22 school year. The topic for the first meeting is Government-to-Government Relations and will be hosted by the Salem-Keizer School Board Chair Osvaldo Avila and SKPS Director of Student Equity, Access, and Advancement Cynthia Richardson. The guest presenter will be Education Manager Angela Fasana from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. The online event is scheduled Monday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m., and will feature an interactive presentation on the historical relationship between the United States and Tribal Governments.
Presentation description
Relationships matter and in the world of academia, context is everything when working with parents and children.
Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the historical relationship between the United States Government and Tribal Governments.
The intent is to provide participants with a greater understanding of how this government to government relationship impacts their relationships with parents and children in the classroom. This presentation also touches on how this historical relationship has contributed to the intergenerational trauma suffered by many native people.
Register with the link below:
https://salkeizsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M3dcIOImSrCeKzMnqQdiSw
American sign language interpretation will be available. Please use the registration form to make a request for language interpretation.
November 12–18, 2021
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year’s showcase focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community, and a continued relationship with the land. Activism lies at the heart of all these stories. The showcase provides a unique forum for engagement with Native filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
Check individual listings for geo-blocking restrictions.
Waikiki Available on demand from 12:01 AM ET, November 12, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 12, 2021 Viewing of this film is restricted to the United States. (USA, 2020, 77 min.) Director: Christopher Kahunahana (Kanaka Maoli) English and ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i with English subtitles |
Beans Available on demand from 1:01 AM ET, November 13, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 14, 2021 Viewing of this film is restricted to the United States. (Canada, 2020, 92 min.) Director: Tracey Deer (Mohawk) |
The Song of the Butterflies (El Canto de las Mariposas) Available on demand from 1:01 AM ET, November 15, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 16, 2021 Viewing of this film is restricted to the United States. (Peru/Colombia, 2020, 65 min.) Director: Núria Frigola Torrent Spanish and Munuka with English subtitles |
Run Woman Run Available on demand from 1:01 AM ET, November 17, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 18, 2021 Viewing of this film is restricted to the United States. (Canada, 2021, 100 min.) Director: Zoe Hopkins (Heiltsuk/Mohawk) |
What Happened to the Bees? (¿Qué les pasó a las abejas?) Available on demand from 12:01 AM ET, November 13, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 14, 2021 (Mexico, 2019, 67 min.) Directors: Adriana Otero and Robin Canul (Mayan) Spanish and Mayan with English subtitles |
Inhabitants: An Indigenous Perspective Available on demand from 12:01 AM ET, November 12, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 18, 2021 (USA, 2020, 76 min.) Directors: Costa Boutsikaris and Anna Palmer Producer: Ben-Alex Dupris (Colville) |
Rez Metal Available on demand from 12:01 AM ET, November 12, 2021, to 11:59 PM ET, November 18, 2021 (USA/Denmark, 2021, 76 min.) Director: Ashkan Soltani Stone Assistant Director: Veronica Quam (Zuni) Associate Producer: Pamela J. Peters (Navajo) |
Alaska Native Art:
Stories of Healing Through Transformation
Conversation between Alaska Native artists; moderated by Renea Perry
Thursday, November 11 at 6-7 p.m. PST
Virtual, Registration Required
Join us for a celebratory gathering for the online exhibition opening of Alaska Native Art: Stories of Healing Through Transformation with Yupik Sculptor Terresa White, Tlingit Artist James Johnson, Inupiaq/Inuit Artist Holly Nordlum, and Yupik/Inupiaq Artist Drew Michael in the Community Gallery at Five Oaks Museum.
The evening’s conversation will be led by Tlingit Curator, Renea Perry to speak with the artists about the intersections of Alaska Native identity and the creative processes of their works that are timelessly relevant.
Renea Perry (Tlingit/Inupiat/N.Euro) is a Portland Native Community Advocate with a focus on Indigenous Education and Transformative Justice through professional development and Indigenous Civil Rights activism.