National Indigenous People's Month 2023

November 2023

For National Indigenous People's Month (November), we are attending the Native Arts Festival. Feel free to join our TDA Program team at the event. If you'd like, send a message in the MS Discord/SS Slack about carpooling and meet times. We hope to see you there!

Land Acknowledgements

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.

The UC Irvine campus is located on the homelands of the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples who, in the face of on-going settler colonialism, continue to claim their place and act as stewards of their ancestral lands as they have for the past 8,000 years. The region extends from the Santa Ana River to Aliso Creek and beyond. Our recognition is an expression of gratitude and appreciation and is intended to honor the indigenous people who have been living and working on this land from time immemorial. (UCI Library)

Resources for Education

Here are some resources to educate yourself and peers on Indigenous Peoples' Day, formerly Columbus Day; lesson plans on Indigenous Peoples; and Land Acknowledgements.

Native Knowledge 360°—Unlearning Columbus Day Myths: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' DayNK360° Helpful Handouts: Guidance on Common Questions provide a brief introduction to teachers about important topics regarding Native American life, cultures, and communities. Native Life and Food: Food Is More Than Just What We Eat explores Indigenous relationships with food. #NK360

5 things to know about Indigenous Peoples Day“This day is about reclaiming histories.”

Resources for Teaching About Indigenous Peoples | NEAHere are resources to help you educate students honestly and accurately about Native history and the people whose land we occupy.