Native American Educational and Cultural Center Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life

Spring 2026 Programs and Events

All NAECC programs and events are open to Purdue students and are free. Come back to our website periodically for updates.  

 

FEBRUARY 2026 

  

Crafting with CARE: Paper Craft

Wednesday, February 11 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | NAECC

“Craft” your way through this self-care session and learn about the campus resources available through Purdue CARE. This event will center on paper craft and creating Valentine greeting cards.

This event is held in collaboration with the Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE).

 

NAECC Craft Circle: Sewing Pillows

 Thursday, February 12 | 4:00 – 5:30 pm | NAECC

Bring your creativity to our interactive craft circle. Each month, we focus on a different activities and for the month of February, we will focus on sewing heart pillows. Stop by to learn to sew and our staff will guide you along the way. 

 

Spilling the TEA: Native American Winter Stories

Tuesday, February 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | NAECC

Spring educational series sharing Native American knowledge and stories with traditional Indigenous tea. Join us as we share winter stories from tribal nations and learn about their life lessons.

 

Fork'n Film Series: "People of a Feather: Survival in the Canadian Arctic"

Wednesday, February 18 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | NAECC

Spring educational series featuring documentaries and films centered on environmental issues impacting Indigenous communities. Dinner is included.

"People of a Feather takes us through time into the world of the Inuit in the northern reaches of Canada. Connecting past, present and future is the Inuit's unique relationship with the eider duck. Eider down, the warmest feather in the world, allows both Inuit and bird to survive harsh Arctic winters." 

 

Spring Wellness Series: Journaling

Tuesday, February 24 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | NAECC

New program series on self-care and finding new techniques to reduce stress. Join us in creating journals, all supplies will be included.

 

MARCH 2026

 

 Events will be posted soon

APRIL 2026

Events will be posted soon

 

Last modified: January 30, 2026

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