Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bear Bulletin

A blog for Missouri State University alumni.

  • Alumni Association
  • Resources
  • Update Info
  • Volunteer
  • Homecoming
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Student Highlights / University faculty and students come together for Native and Indigenous Heritage Month

University faculty and students come together for Native and Indigenous Heritage Month

Events offer an opportunity to learn, celebrate and grow with the community.

October 25, 2022 by Web Strategy and Development

Share:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

SPRINGFIELD — Surround yourself in indigenous culture through educational and social events during Native and Indigenous Heritage Month on the Missouri State University campus. 

The events will run Nov. 5-Dec. 5. They will help the campus community and general public gain a better understanding of native and indigenous history, traditions and customs. 

“It’s important to celebrate the rich cultures and diverse perspectives of our nation’s first people,” said Nina Barudzic, MSU director of multicultural programs. “By having unique and authentic programming, we’re honoring the Native and Indigenous people and helping our campus community learn more about essential pieces of history.” 

List of events 

All events are free and a few are open to the public: 

Nov. 5 

Powwow, 2 p.m., Greenwood Laboratory School 

Enjoy dances, song and food related to the Native American culture. This event is a collaboration with the American Indian Center in Springfield. 

Nov. 14 

Keynote Speaker, 5 p.m., Mary Jean Price Multicultural Resource Center 

Learn about the history of local stories and the influence of oral traditions from a guest speaker. 

Nov. 16 

Native American Beadwork, 4 p.m., Mary Jean Price Multicultural Resource Center 

Learn how to make beaded jewelry. Open only to current students. 

Nov. 29 

Handgame, 7 p.m., Plaster Student Union 1st floor 

Take part in a traditional Native American Handgame. Open only to current students.  

Dec. 5 

DiversiTEA time: Native American Tea-Time, 3 p.m., Mary Jean Price Multicultural Resource Center 

Join in a tea party celebration. Open only to current students

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: Discovery, diversity and inclusion, Students

Share:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

About

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

MarooNation Events

  • MarooNation Events

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets

Connect with Alumni Association

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: October 25, 2022
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information