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Indigenous Peoples Day

Not Just One Day. We Now Have a Week!

While we celebrate Native American Heritage and Indigenous communities beyond this week, we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, and much more.

Ongoing  through November 22, 2024 - Welcome Home Project and John Thomas Archives Exhibit
Myrin Library will host an exhibit focused on indigenous peoples featuring the Archives of Elder John Thomas,. This exhibit was created with the Welcome Home Project by a collaboration of the library staff, current and past student archivists, in conjunction with Loris Daggar, associate professor of history and history department classes.

November 13 - 22, 2024

Native American Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Week

Love Statue located on Ursinus College campus.
13
Nov 2024
Moment of Silence and Copal Blessing

Love Statue

Join us as we start Native American Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Week.

Gender & Sexuality Alliance
13
Nov 2024
LGBTea Time

Pfhaler Hall 210

Weekly meet up for students, faculty and staff to discuss issues within the Ursinus LGTBQIAA community. All are welcome!

14
Nov 2024
Land Stewardship from a Queer Indigenous Perspective

Faculty Staff Dining Room

Join Author Robin Gow ’18 and Rain Black of the Mississippi Choctaw to learn about land stewardship. Please register. There will be a sign in sheet for dinner in Upper Wismer for all attendees. 

Hora de cafe
15
Nov 2024
Hora de Cafe: Mayan Glyphs

Institute for Inclusion and Equity, Wismer Lower
Join us for Hora de Cafe with Dr. Shuru!

Learn how to write your name in Mayan Glyphs. Canvas and acrylic paint will be provided. Coffee and Duck Donuts will be served. All are welcome.

19
Nov 2024
Cemanahuac Canyelistli: Aztec Dance Workshop

HELF Dance Studio

Join us for an amazing Aztec dance workshop. This workshop will introduce foundational movements honoring precolonial roots and ties to the land. Participants will be invited to consider how we can understand the world while engaging in embodied thinking on Aztec ritual and oral history.