National Native American Heritage Month
November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month in both the United States and Canada. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, cultures, and experiences of Native Americans and indigenous communities. Join us in honoring Native American heritage by learning about the history and culture of local tribes, visiting local Native American history preservation sights, exploring the resources below, and much more.
While this page is the result of a collaborative effort, it is not a comprehensive resource. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to explore other online and local resources and to feel free to share those that may add to the richness of this page by emailing [email protected].
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Events
Local Events
Native America: In Translation
The University of South Florida
Dates Vary │Times Vary│Free | 3821 USF Holly Drive, Tampa, FL
Native America: In Translation features diverse work by nine photographers and lens-based artist.
Virtual Events
Virtual Events
The National Endowment for the Humanities
Dates Vary │Times Vary│Online Livestream
A list of national events celebrating National Native American Heritgae Month
Honoring Native Veterans
The Smithsonian
November 11│10 am-5:30 pm│Free│Online Livestream | Please RSVP Here
Livestream The Smithsonian's Veterans Day celebration honoring the service of Native American Veterans
Learn
Native American Tribes in Florida
A list of some indigenous Florida tribes
The Uzita Tribe
Hillsborough County
The Uzita Tribe lived in south Hillsborough County, near the Little Manatee River
The Tocobaga Tribe
Pinellas County
The Tocobaga lived in chiefdoms from Pinellas County to Sarasota County from the 900s-1500s
The Seminole Tribe
The Seminole Tribe of Florida
Learn the history and culture of the Seminole Tribe
Betty Osceola describes how the Florida Everglades are integral to the Miccosukee Tribe (The Miccosukee Tribe, 2020) (Duration: 1:54)
Language
Native American Culture - Language: the Key to Everything
Ron (Muqsahkwat) Corn, Jr. addresses the need to revitalize the Menominee Native American language. (TedX, 2018) (Duration 11:56)
Native American Pioneers and Advocates
Stetson Law Advocate Spotlight: Professor Grant Christensen
Stetson University College of Law
Professor Christensen is a nationally recognized expert on Federal Indian Law. He has served as a tribal appellate judge for the Standing Rock Sioux, Fort Peck, and Assiniboine Sioux Tribes. Professor Christensen is the co-chair of the ABA Business Law Section’s Tribal Litigation Subcommittee and is a peer reviewer for the American Indian Law Review.
John E. Echohawk wins the 2023 Thurgood Marshall Award
Stetson University College of Law
Celebrate the Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund who has dedicated his life's work to fighting for Native justice and equality
Engage
Virtual Tour: Calusa Mound
The City of St. Petersburg
A virtual tour that features archaeological and historical sites of Indian Mound Park, along with immersive 3D models of artifacts and other features
Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous People: Introduction
The American Bar Association
A guide to help those interested in intellectual property protections for indigenous communities
Poetry: Living Nations, Living Words
Library of Congress
Poems have been used to tell the story of the land
21-Day National Native American Heritage Equity Habit Building Challenge
The American Bar Association
A 21-day challenge to build deeper awareness and understanding of Native American heritage
Resources
Seminole Tribe of Florida- Learn more
The Miccosukee Tribe- Learn more
Native American Bar Association - Learn more
Bureau of Indian Affairs- Department of Interior
Bureau of Indian Education- Department of Interior