Sonoma State University

Native American Heritage Month - November 2024

"The United States would not exist if not for a great deal of sacrifice, blood, and tears by Indian Tribes across the country." – Deb Haaland

Learn more about Secretary Deb Haaland

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of all Native cultures and to honor the land and the important contributions of Indigenous peoples. In our fifth annual celebration, the HUB Cultural Center is excited to offer the following events that celebrate Native American culture with the SSU campus community. 

2024 Events

  • Botanical Bus “Gender, Race, & Justice” Lecture Series | November 8 | 9:30 AM | Stevenson 1102
    • Join Juliana Jimenez who works with the Botanical Bus as a promotora de Salud. Botanical Bus is a bilingual mobile herb clinic that empowers holistic health by and for Latine and Indigenous people. Juliana’s interest in medicinal plants originates with her grandfather, with whom she lived for 21 years in Oaxaca, Mexico. 
  • Community Lunch | November 12 | 12:00 PM | HUB Cultural Center  
    • Join us for a Community Lunch to kick off Native American Heritage Month! Celebrate with delicious food and engaging conversation as we honor Native American cultures and traditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the community and learn more about our rich heritage. We can’t wait to see you there!
  • Movie Screening: Smoke Signals | November 14 | 5:00pm | HUB Cultural Center
    • Join us for a movie screening of Smoke Signals! A powerful tale of friendship and identity. Plus, enjoy the FREE movie snacks and bring your friends and dive into this classic.

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