Links:<\/h3>\n\n- Bemidji State American Indian Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n
- Native American Heritage Month<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Schedule of Events:<\/b><\/h1>\nNow through Nov. 30 <\/u><\/b><\/h2>\n
Big Read Program – “Bring Her Home: Stolen Daughters of Turtle Island” Exhibit<\/b>
\nAn initiative of the NEA in partnership with Arts Midwest, the Big Read project aims to broaden understanding of our world and our communities through the joy of sharing a good book. Themes of the exhibit directly relate to the Bemidji Area’s Big Read book choice, “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich. Location: Watermark Art Center, Bemidji. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nMonday, Nov. 4 <\/u><\/h2>\n
1–3 p.m. – Native American Heritage Month Speaker: Charles Grolla, Ojibwe Culture & Language<\/b>
\nCharles Grolla is a local educator, currently working for the Cass Lake\/Bena School district, who will be on campus to discuss Ojibwe culture and language. Location: American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nTuesday, Nov. 5<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
4–8 p.m. – Annual Feast for the Homeless & Families in Transition<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nThe 91心頭利 Council of Indian Students (CIS) is hosting the annual Feast for the Homeless and Families in Transition. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nWednesday, Nov. 6<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
4 p.m. – Classroom Culture: Insights from the 2019 Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\n91心頭利 faculty and staff who attended the 2019 Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators (NSSWE) and a panel of American Indian students will discuss classroom culture. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n4:30–5:30 p.m. – Big Read Program Book Discussion<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nBemidji State will host a book discussion surrounding “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich in conjunction with the NEA Big Read programming planned between Oct. 14 through Nov. 15. Location: A.C. Clark Library, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nFriday, Nov. 8<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
3–5 p.m. – Byron Ninham, American Indian Athletes<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nByron Ninham grew up with a basketball in his hand and is currently the principal of Nayahshing 6-12 school in Vineland, Minn. on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reservation. He will discuss how sports can shape the life of the American Indian athlete. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nTuesday, Nov. 12<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
9–4 p.m. – Indigenous Humor, Films and Media<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nThe American Indian Resource Center will host conversations about Native American Heritage Month and indigenous humor in film and media. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n5:30–7 p.m. – Big Read Program: Women in Politics Seminar<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\n91心頭利 President Faith C. Hensrud, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht, Red Lake Tribal Treasurer Annette Johnson, Beltrami County Administrator Kay Mack, and Bemidji City Councilwoman Emile Rivera will discuss issues and contemporary topics relating to women in politics. Location: Bemidji Public Library. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nWednesday, November 13<\/u><\/h2>\n
6–7:30 p.m. – Honors Lecture Series: “Racial Disparities in Pre-Trial Risk for Cass County, MN. Implications for Greater Minnesota.” <\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nThis lecture is presented by Dr. Elizabeth Kujava, associate professor in Bemidji State’s Department of Criminal Justice. She will discuss racial disparities in risk designation and pre-trial outcomes revealed in her sabbatical research. Location: American Indian Resource Center, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nThursday, November 14<\/u><\/h2>\n
6 – 7 p.m. – Big Read Program Speaker: Mike Garbow<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nMike Garbow, local attorney, will provide his perspective on tribal jurisdiction in reflection of the issues between different local, tribal and federal agencies presented in Louise Erdrich’s “The Round House.” Location: BSU campus, building TBD. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nFriday, November 15<\/u><\/h2>\n
Schedule of Events:<\/b><\/h1>\nNow through Nov. 30 <\/u><\/b><\/h2>\n
Big Read Program – “Bring Her Home: Stolen Daughters of Turtle Island” Exhibit<\/b>
\nAn initiative of the NEA in partnership with Arts Midwest, the Big Read project aims to broaden understanding of our world and our communities through the joy of sharing a good book. Themes of the exhibit directly relate to the Bemidji Area’s Big Read book choice, “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich. Location: Watermark Art Center, Bemidji. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nMonday, Nov. 4 <\/u><\/h2>\n
1–3 p.m. – Native American Heritage Month Speaker: Charles Grolla, Ojibwe Culture & Language<\/b>
\nCharles Grolla is a local educator, currently working for the Cass Lake\/Bena School district, who will be on campus to discuss Ojibwe culture and language. Location: American Indian Resource Center (AIRC), BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nTuesday, Nov. 5<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
4–8 p.m. – Annual Feast for the Homeless & Families in Transition<\/i><\/a><\/b> 4 p.m. – Classroom Culture: Insights from the 2019 Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators<\/i><\/a><\/b> 4:30–5:30 p.m. – Big Read Program Book Discussion<\/i><\/a><\/b> 3–5 p.m. – Byron Ninham, American Indian Athletes<\/i><\/a><\/b> 9–4 p.m. – Indigenous Humor, Films and Media<\/i><\/a><\/b> 5:30–7 p.m. – Big Read Program: Women in Politics Seminar<\/i><\/a><\/b> 6–7:30 p.m. – Honors Lecture Series: “Racial Disparities in Pre-Trial Risk for Cass County, MN. Implications for Greater Minnesota.” <\/i><\/a><\/b> 6 – 7 p.m. – Big Read Program Speaker: Mike Garbow<\/i><\/a><\/b>
\nThe 91心頭利 Council of Indian Students (CIS) is hosting the annual Feast for the Homeless and Families in Transition. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nWednesday, Nov. 6<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
\n91心頭利 faculty and staff who attended the 2019 Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators (NSSWE) and a panel of American Indian students will discuss classroom culture. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
\nBemidji State will host a book discussion surrounding “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich in conjunction with the NEA Big Read programming planned between Oct. 14 through Nov. 15. Location: A.C. Clark Library, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nFriday, Nov. 8<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
\nByron Ninham grew up with a basketball in his hand and is currently the principal of Nayahshing 6-12 school in Vineland, Minn. on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reservation. He will discuss how sports can shape the life of the American Indian athlete. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nTuesday, Nov. 12<\/b><\/u><\/h2>\n
\nThe American Indian Resource Center will host conversations about Native American Heritage Month and indigenous humor in film and media. Location: AIRC, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
\n91心頭利 President Faith C. Hensrud, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht, Red Lake Tribal Treasurer Annette Johnson, Beltrami County Administrator Kay Mack, and Bemidji City Councilwoman Emile Rivera will discuss issues and contemporary topics relating to women in politics. Location: Bemidji Public Library. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nWednesday, November 13<\/u><\/h2>\n
\nThis lecture is presented by Dr. Elizabeth Kujava, associate professor in Bemidji State’s Department of Criminal Justice. She will discuss racial disparities in risk designation and pre-trial outcomes revealed in her sabbatical research. Location: American Indian Resource Center, BSU campus. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nThursday, November 14<\/u><\/h2>\n
\nMike Garbow, local attorney, will provide his perspective on tribal jurisdiction in reflection of the issues between different local, tribal and federal agencies presented in Louise Erdrich’s “The Round House.” Location: BSU campus, building TBD. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\nFriday, November 15<\/u><\/h2>\n
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