Native American Student Alliance Marks Native American Heritage Month

The Native American Student Alliance (NASA) has several events planned to mark Native American Heritage Month in November. Please plan to attend these events and feel free to bring a friend, a group or a class. This will be a great learning opportunity to experience Native American culture.

For information: Contact the Multicultural Center at (402)375-7712 or e-mail NASA at wsc.nasa@yahoo.com or contact Danielle Red Owl at (402) 369-1165.

Nov. 18: Omaha/Ponca dictionary presentation featuring Dr. Catherine Rudin, professor of language and literature, followed by a history presentation on the Four Tribes of Nebraska, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Niobrara Room-Student Center

Nov. 19: Traditional handgame and meal featuring Omaha tribal elders Rufus and Maxine White, emceed by Edward Webster, 5 to 9 p.m. in the Frey Conference Suite-Student Center

Nov. 20: Storyteller and meal featuring Jerome Killsmall noon to 2 p.m. in the Frey Conference Suite-Student Center

Nov. 20: Brown Bag panel speakers featuring Colette Mast, Leonika Charging, Joseph Weixelman and Richard Lundy on the theme "Overcoming Barriers in Education," 2 to 4 p.m. in the Frey Conference Suite-Student Center