Native American Heritage Month (NAHM): November, 2009 - AWS
Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) Calendar: November 2017 Theme: “Honoring Women who Serve, Inspire, and Pave the Way” SUNDAY
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All events and activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. Italicized indicates the event is sponsored or co-sponsored by Sitka Tribe of Alaska Native American Heritage Month book collection and display including book trilogy by Martin R. Strand Sr. – Sitka Public Library (entire month). Questions? Contact Maite Lorente at 7478708. Shee Atiká Shareholders update and/or complete testamentary disposition (will for your shares) and be entered for a chance to win one of three iPads – Shee Atiká Incorporated, 315 Lincoln Street, suite #300 (entire month until noon on 11/30). Questions? Contact main office at 747-3534. 26 Strengthening Families through Healthy Activities Open Gym – Blatchley Middle School from 1-3pm. For Tribal Citizens, their families, STA staff. Questions? Contact Jean Swanson at 747-3207.
27 Raven Radio (KCAW) Morning Broadcast – 8:20
Introduction to Tlingit Culture: for ANY people who would like to learn about the basic components of Tlingit Culture, including Clan Structure, Regalia, Dance, Traditions and Ceremonies - Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi. All are welcome. 2 – 4:30 pm. Questions contact Dionne Brady Howard at 738-1838.
Nurse’s Quarters at 1:30 pm Open to parents, and family members of Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool Students. Questions? Contact Bernadette Rasmussen at 9662675.
a.m. Promotion of planned Native American Heritage Month Activities by Auriella Hughes and Jacqueline White.
Preschool Storytime with Pauline Duncan (Raven Legends) – Pioneer Home
Native American Heritage Month speaker series featuring honored guests including: Louise Brady, Ed Peele, and Sarah Williams –
28 Introduction to Tlingit Dance for Men – Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi. All are welcome. 6:30 pm Questions contact Dionne Brady Howard at 738-1838.
29 Honoring our Tribal Elders Luncheon – ANB Hall from Noon-3pm. Questions? Contact Melonie Boord 7473207. Swearing of the Tribal Council will occur at the Luncheon. Pacific High School Deer Distribution to Tribal Elders – ANB Hall from 2:30 – 3 pm. Questions? Contact Maggie Gallin at 966-1377.
30 Native American Folklore/Stories and discussion – Pioneer Home (main lounge) from 9:3010:00am. Open invitation. Questions? Contact Skye Workman 747-2103. Semiannual Government-toGovernment Meeting between Sitka Tribe of Alaska and US Forest Service - Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi at 5:30 pm. Questions? Jeff Feldpausch at 747-3207.
1 First day of term for newly elected Council members. STA Dual Credit Scholarship Application Due (spring 2018 term) – University of Alaska Southeast. Questions? Contact Crystal Duncan at 747-7773
Pacific High School. This event will take place during school hours and is limited for enrolled students. Questions? Contact Maggie Gallin at 966-1377.
STE Regalia and Cultural Fashion Showcase– Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi (200 Katlian Street) at 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Tonia Puletau-Lang at 738-3451.
Gunalchéesh to our local partners who have been instrumental in honoring Native Americans by planning and coordinating events or activities throughout the month:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
All events and activities are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. Italicized indicates the event is sponsored or co-sponsored by Sitka Tribe of Alaska Native American Heritage Month book collection and display including book trilogy by Martin R. Strand Sr. – Sitka Public Library (entire month). Questions? Contact Maite Lorente at 7478708. Shee Atiká Shareholders update and/or complete testamentary disposition (will for your shares) and be entered for a chance to win one of three iPads – Shee Atiká Incorporated, 315 Lincoln Street, suite #300 (entire month until noon on 11/30). Questions? Contact main office at 747-3534. 26 Strengthening Families through Healthy Activities Open Gym – Blatchley Middle School from 1-3pm. For Tribal Citizens, their families, STA staff. Questions? Contact Jean Swanson at 747-3207.
27 Raven Radio (KCAW) Morning Broadcast – 8:20
Introduction to Tlingit Culture: for ANY people who would like to learn about the basic components of Tlingit Culture, including Clan Structure, Regalia, Dance, Traditions and Ceremonies - Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi. All are welcome. 2 – 4:30 pm. Questions contact Dionne Brady Howard at 738-1838.
Nurse’s Quarters at 1:30 pm Open to parents, and family members of Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool Students. Questions? Contact Bernadette Rasmussen at 9662675.
a.m. Promotion of planned Native American Heritage Month Activities by Auriella Hughes and Jacqueline White.
Preschool Storytime with Pauline Duncan (Raven Legends) – Pioneer Home
Native American Heritage Month speaker series featuring honored guests including: Louise Brady, Ed Peele, and Sarah Williams –
28 Introduction to Tlingit Dance for Men – Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi. All are welcome. 6:30 pm Questions contact Dionne Brady Howard at 738-1838.
29 Honoring our Tribal Elders Luncheon – ANB Hall from Noon-3pm. Questions? Contact Melonie Boord 7473207. Swearing of the Tribal Council will occur at the Luncheon. Pacific High School Deer Distribution to Tribal Elders – ANB Hall from 2:30 – 3 pm. Questions? Contact Maggie Gallin at 966-1377.
30 Native American Folklore/Stories and discussion – Pioneer Home (main lounge) from 9:3010:00am. Open invitation. Questions? Contact Skye Workman 747-2103. Semiannual Government-toGovernment Meeting between Sitka Tribe of Alaska and US Forest Service - Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi at 5:30 pm. Questions? Jeff Feldpausch at 747-3207.
1 First day of term for newly elected Council members. STA Dual Credit Scholarship Application Due (spring 2018 term) – University of Alaska Southeast. Questions? Contact Crystal Duncan at 747-7773
Pacific High School. This event will take place during school hours and is limited for enrolled students. Questions? Contact Maggie Gallin at 966-1377.
STE Regalia and Cultural Fashion Showcase– Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi (200 Katlian Street) at 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Tonia Puletau-Lang at 738-3451.
Gunalchéesh to our local partners who have been instrumental in honoring Native Americans by planning and coordinating events or activities throughout the month:
