ALMA — The Alma College Diversity and Inclusion Office is expanding its offerings to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) in November.
For the second consecutive year, the college is partnering with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe on a Drum and Dance Presentation, open to the public and free to attend, held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, in The Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts, Strosacker Theatre.
“We are thrilled, once again, to partner with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for this second-annual event, following last year’s very popular event,” said Jonathan Glenn, director of the Diversity and Inclusion Office at Alma College. “This ongoing outreach represents an invaluable opportunity for our students, staff and faculty to understand indigenous cultures, traditions and wisdom. We are grateful to the tribe for coming to Alma and look forward to welcoming them on Nov. 21.”
New this year is an art exhibit, led by senior student Tyler Hoag, which showcases the history of Alma College’s land and how it intersects with Native American groups. That event takes place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at the Clack Art Center.
At the Drum and Dance Presentation, dancers and tribal leaders offer not only examples of various styles of dance, but also explanations for how and when those dances are performed. For more information, email Glenn at glennjb@alma.edu.
Native American Heritage Month has been recognized nationally during the month of November since 1990.