The Native American Affairs would like to extend an invitation to you, friends and your family members to these activities. We support one another in our diversity, and we promise to work with you to make your educational dreams a living reality. Everyone is welcome to our events. Some events require an RSVP to ensure a great experience.
If you have any questions, contact Native Affairs at 575.562.2470 or Diana Cordova at 575.562.4914.
Native American Heritage Month
Although the first "American Indian Day" was declared by the State of New York in 1916, a month long recognition of Native Americans was not achieved until 1990. In that year, President George Bush declared the first National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3rd. His action was based on legislation presented by Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Congressional Delegate Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa). In each of the previous years, Congress had enacted legislation designating "American Indian Heritage Week."
The Purpose of National American Indian Heritage Month is to honor and recognize the original peoples of this land. This year's heritage month theme "Heritage Through Art: Expressing Experience." The office of Native American Affairs has planned a month full of activities and events. Please contact the office with any questions at 575.562.2470 enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu
Native Game Show- Kick-Off
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 1
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Campus Union Building (CUB) Lobby
Description: Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month Kick- Off with a Game Show host Jacob Lee. Stop by our table to get information.
Evelina Zuni Lucero: Storyteller
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 2
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Evelina Zuni Lucero is from the Pueblos of Isleta and Ohkay Owingeh formally known as San Juan Pueblo. She will be telling stories from her short stories. Ms. Lucero is the Chair of the Creative Writing Department at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA).
"Native People: What they Grew and Gathered" by Bill Dunmire
Date: Thursday, Nov. 3
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: With degrees in Wildlife Management and Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley, Mr. Bill Dunmire will discuss the connections between plants and the native people of New Mexico, especially Pueblo and Navajo Indians. Co-sponsored with New Mexico Humanities Council.
"Cultural Life of Zuni Nation" by Kenneth Seowtewa
Date: Friday, Nov. 4
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Explore the world of the Shiwi (Zuni), through the eyes of a man whose paternal and maternal ancestors held position of authority through the centuries. Hear the story of the fabled "Seven Cities of Gold" that Coronado was searching for in 1540. Co-sponsored with New Mexico Humanities Council.
University New Mexico Office of Diversity
Date: Monday, Nov. 7
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Native representatives of the Office of Diversity at UNM will highlight The Health Professional Schools and Summer Programs (MCAT+, PCAT+, DAT+ and ClinED).
Milo Productions: Photography by Michelle Lowden
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 8
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Michelle Lowden is a young Native American woman from the Pueblo of Acoma who captures the beauty of the Reservation's land and people through her photography. She will present on what inspires her to photograph Acoma Pueblo, the different sights from around the Pueblo, and the beauty of the local people from her reservation.
Milo Productions: Jewelry by Michelle Lowden
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Michelle Lowden is a young successful business owner and artist from the Pueblo of Acoma. All of her jewelry is original and one of a kind. None of her pieces are ever duplicated. View her pieces.
Miss Native ENMU: Miss Photogenic Contest
Date: Thursday, Nov. 10
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Campus Union Building (CUB) Lobby
Description: Vote for Miss Photogenic in the CUB Lobby. This is a part of the Miss Native American ENMU Pageant.
Navajo Code Talker: Chester Nez by Judith Avila
Date: Friday, Nov. 11
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Graduate of Duke University, Ms. Judith Avila, met Chester Nez in 2007. Chester Nez was one of the original 29 Code Talkers during World War II. Ms. Avila will discuss his memoir. Co-sponsored by New Mexico Humanities Council.
Navajo Scholarship Information Session
Date: Monday, Nov. 14
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Aztec Room
Description: Ms. Winona M. Kay, Sr., Financial Aid Counselor, at the Office of the Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Assistance, Crownpoint Agency, will be on campus helping Navajo students with the procedure of filling out the Navajo Nation Scholarship.
Tipi Set Up
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Lawn in front of Dallan Sanders Patio
Description: Learn and help to set up a Sioux Tipi. Hands-on event. Tipi will be set up for viewing from Nov. 15-17.
Miss Native ENMU Pageant
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Becky Sharp Auditorium
Description: A competition among Native ENMU female students for the title of Miss Native ENMU 2011-2012. The talents consist of Photogenic, Modern or Traditional Talent, Traditional Dress, and Public Speaking. The winner will be announced at the Thanksgiving Potluck.
Thanksgiving Potluck
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 16
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: CUB Ballroom
Description: Celebrate Thanksgiving. Meet Miss Native ENMU 2011-2012. Entertainment will be provided by "Celebrating Traditions" drummers from Oklahoma, as well as, dinner for attendees, you just need to bring dessert. Everyone must RSVP by November 11.
Tipi Presentation
Date: Thursday, Nov. 17
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Lawn in front of Dallan Sanders Patio
Description: Learn about the Sioux Tipi and its importance to the Sioux Nation. Help tear down Tipi after the presentation.
Quiz Day
Date: Friday, Nov. 18
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Campus Union Building (CUB) Lobby
Description: Come take a quiz about Native Culture. Win prizes!!!
Navajo Taco Sale
Date: Monday, Nov. 21
Time: 4-5 p.m. delivery
Location: Campus Only
Description: Order Navajo Tacos by 5 p.m., November 18. All funds go towards Miss Native ENMU Scholarship.
Jeanine "Joni" Pinkney: White Buffalo Presentation
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 22
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Jeanine "Joni" Pinkney, Graduate Student in Mathematics, recently visited Greenville, Texas where on May 12, 2011 a "sacred" white buffalo (non-albino) Lightning Medicine Cloud was born. She will be sharing photos and also her experiences visiting "Lightning Medicine Cloud" and the previous white female buffalo that was born in 1994, "Miracle". She will be telling a story, as told by the Elders.
"The Boarding School Experience"
Date: Monday, Nov. 28
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Aztec Room
Description: Graduate of Santa Fe Indian School and office assistant for Native American Affairs, from Kewa Pueblo, formally known as Santo Domingo Pueblo, Thomas Lovato, will discuss about his experience in boarding school.
Karen F. Begay- Native American Higher Education Luncheon
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Karen Francis-Begay is Navajo originally from Chinle, Arizona who is the Special Advisor to the President on Native American Affairs at The University of Arizona. She serves as a key liaison between Native Nations and the University to advance mutual goals and strengthen partnerships. In addition to her work at the UA, she is a trustee with the College Board and is on the Board of Directors with the Hopi Education Endowment Fund and College Horizons.
Miss Native ENMU Queens' Day
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Former and the newly crowned Miss Native American ENMU Queens will present on what their experiences were, going through the Pageant process, their reign and importance of holding title of Miss Native; and what these ladies are presently doing and their future plans. Speakers will be: Miss Native 09-10 Bobbi Jo Touchin (Laguna Pueblo), Miss Native 10-11 Terra Becenti (Navajo), the present Miss Native 11-12, also audio from Miss Native 05-06 Shannon Saltclah (Navajo).
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