Native American Educational and Cultural Center A Department within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Fall 2023 Events

Express Fest

Wednesday, August 23 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Cultural Center Lawn

Annual open house welcoming students to the fall semester featuring student resource fair, connect with Purdue departments and organizations, live performance, and tours of the cultural centers.  

Event held in collaboration with the Asian American and Asian Resource Cultural Center (AAARCC), Latino Cultural Center (LCC), and funding support from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (ODIB)

A Conversation with Oklahoma Cherokee Artist Bryan Waytula 

Thursday, September 14 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm | NAECC 

As part of the Eiteljorg Museum's Artist-in-Residence, Bryant Waytula (Cherokee) from Sand Springs, Oklahoma will join us on campus for an enlightening conversation focused on his artistic journey and his motivation from his mother and grandmother, both considered Cherokee Treasures in the art of basketry. Waytula is the featured Artist-in-Residence for the month of September at the Eiteljorg Museum.

Event held in collaboration with the Eiteljorg Museum. 

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Fall 2023 Programs

Spilling the TEA

5:00 - 6:00 pm | NAECC 

Fall engagement speaker series with invited guests sharing their stories centered on Indigenous traditions, ecosystems, and advocacy (TEA). Each week will include Indigenous teas from tribal nations across the U.S.

Tuesday, September 12: Welcome and Introduction

Tuesday, September 26: CARE

Tuesday, October 17: Three Sisters Garden

Tuesday, October 31: "Killers of the Flower Moon" Book Discusson

Tuesday, November 14: Native American Heritage Month

Tuesday, November 28: Exploring Native American Philanthropic Organizations

 

**Recurring programs are provided with partial funding from Purdue Student Fee Advisory Board

 

Fall Wellness Wednesdays

4:00 - 5:00 pm | NAECC 

Fall program series focused on wellness, self-care, and restoration. Join us for the following programs:

Wednesday, September 13: Art Therapy featuring CARE

Wednesday, October 11: Sewing Personal Pillows

Wednesday, November 15: Native American Beading with Looms

 

**Recurring programs are provided with partial funding from Purdue Student Fee Advisory Board

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