Resources

Visit the ACC library’s Native American Heritage Month virtual display, featuring a selection of books, ebooks, streaming videos, and other resources available to the ACC community. Stop by Elgin, Eastview, Hays, Rio Grande, Round Rock, and South Austin Campus Libraries to check out each library’s featured titles and recommendations. Display dates will vary by campus, so keep an eye on the library’s Instagram feed for photos and updates. 

Visit the ACC Library's Tribal Nations of Texas virtual display to learn about the Indigenous tribes that inhabited what is now called Texas long before the first French explorers, Spanish missionaries, Mexican ranchers, and American settlers. Indigenous Texans developed unique cultures that utilized art, music, clothing, and tools. They traded with other Native American groups; they built large village complexes, ceremonial centers, and burial mounds; and, they also developed natural treatments for various illnesses (like Malaria), many of which were later adopted by Europeans. Above all, Indigenous Texans are most notable for their contribution of sustainable agriculture. 

• Visit ACC Library Services's Multicultural History: American Indian/Native American Research Guide to learn more about Native American heritage and do your own research.

• Add the Cultural Connections in Teaching and Learning calendar to your Google Calendar to stay informed about upcoming culturally relevant events at ACC.

• Planning a cultural celebration of your own? Submit your event here to be included in upcoming Cultural Mosaic websites!

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in the Highland Campus Recital Hall, Dr. Aaron Pyle presented Native music, storytelling, history, and scholarship in a blend that captured his breadth of knowledge of Native culture and community. Read more about the performance or watch the entire presentation here.

On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center, a panel discussion around the practice of land acknowledgment was held as part of the larger ‘Cultural Mosaic’ celebration of Native American heritage and culture. Jean Lauer, Professor of Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities, facilitated the discussion, which was led by Ursula Pike (Karuk), Creative Writing Professor and Author, as well as Gary Moreno, History Professor and Director of the Latin American Cultural Center, also known as El Centro. Read a synopsis of the event here.

In 2023, Nan Blassingame visited an ACC Fashion Design class to present her collection of Native designs and discuss the history and current status of indigenous fashion.  Read more about her visit and view photos of her collection here.

Wilfrid Laurier University

Students’ Public Interest Research Group

Know the Land Territories Campaign

What is a Land Acknowledgment and why do we recognize land?

“A Land Acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.

Why do we recognize the land?

To recognize the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on and a way of honoring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial. It is important to understand the long-standing history that has brought you to reside on the land and to seek to understand your place within that history. Land acknowledgments do not exist in a past tense or historical context: colonialism is a current ongoing process, and we need to build the mindfulness of our present participation. It is also worth noting that acknowledging the land is Indigenous protocol.”

Honoring Original Indigenous Inhabitants: Land Acknowledgment

National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian

A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

Native Governance Center

Explore the rich culture and history of Indigenous Americans through the Native American Heritage Month web portal. This collaborative resource, developed by the Library of Congress alongside other national organizations, provides a comprehensive collection of materials that highlight Native American heritage. Discover historical documents, artwork, and educational resources that celebrate Indigenous traditions, resilience, and contributions.

This Web portal is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.