Elizabeth Peratrovich ANE Video

Traditional Chiefs Week Resolution

Summary: Native American people who first encountered the “pilgrims” at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts play a major role in the imagination of American people today. Contemporary celebrations of the Thanksgiving holiday focus on the idea that the “first Thanksgiving” was a friendly gathering of two disparate groups—or even neighbors—who shared a meal and lived harmoniously. In actuality, the assembly of these people had much more to do with political alliances, diplomacy, and an effort at rarely achieved, temporary peaceful coexistence. Although Native American people have always given thanks for the world around them, the Thanksgiving celebrated today is more a combination of Puritan religious practices and the European festival called Harvest Home, which then grew to encompass Native foods.

This translation of the Mohawk version of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address was developed, published in 1993, and provided, courtesy of: Six Nations Indian Museum and the Tracking Project All rights reserved. Thanksgiving Address: Greetings to the Natural World English version: John Stokes and Kanawahienton (David Benedict, Turtle Clan/Mohawk) Mohawk version: Rokwaho (Dan Thompson, Wolf Clan/Mohawk) Original inspiration: Tekaronianekon (Jake Swamp, Wolf Clan/Mohawk)

National Museum of the American Indian Education Office

Native Heritage Month Resolution

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Morris Thompson Center Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resources

This is a great time to share traditional indigenous knowledge, tell stories, talk about history, and celebrate the amazing diversity of beautiful Native languages in Alaska. Together with its partners, the Morris Thompson Center has lots of resources to help you do so! Check out the content on this page and share it with others in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021.

Native Movement Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration and Virtual Rally

We have some amazing guests and musical performances that you don’t want to miss! Join Native Movement for a short virtual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11th. #Healing #LandBack #ClimateJustice

Register here: https://bit.ly/3usS6Tz

UAF Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Raising Indigenous Voices

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration will take place Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. Our goal in celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day at UAF is to honor Alaska Native people, culture, and knowledge. The event begins at noon and will be broadcast online. The link will be posted soon.

If you are in the UAF community and your department or program is honoring the day - share with us! Let us know what you will be doing and we can post it here for our community to join in. Email uaf-crcd@alaska.edu. 

Indigebration Concert

Indige-Bration is the first-ever American Indian College Fund virtual concert to celebrate Indigenous Peoples – and we hope you join us! The concert is free – yes FREE – to attend and airs on Sunday, October 10th (Indigenous Peoples’ Day Eve) at 6:30 pm MDT. To secure your free ticket, just click here.

Youth in Action: Indigenous Peoples' Day—Black-Indigenous Youth Advancing Social Justice: October 11, 2021 1-2pm

How are Black-Indigenous youth working to advance social justice? This Indigenous Peoples' Day program highlights youth of blended Black and Native heritage who use art, activism, and policy to advance Black and Indigenous solidarity and affect positive change in their communities. 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration ANCSA at 50

Join us to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 11, 2021, from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM This year’s event is co-hosted by Alaska Pacific University, Alaska’s People, Alaska Native Professional Association, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 87, Alaska Native Village Corporation Association, Native Peoples Action Community Fund, and Pamyua. This celebration is available via Facebook Livestream on this event page, beginning at 11:30 am and at www.alaskapacific.edu/ancsa-at-50-events/

Videos/Lesson Plans

Online Lesson: American Indian Removal: What Does it Mean to Remove a People? (6-12^th Grades)

Online Lesson: Northern Plains History and Cultures: How Do Native People and Nations Experience Belonging? (9-12 Grades)

Online Lesson: Pacific Northwest History and Cultures: Why Do the Foods We Eat Matter?

Native American Heritage Collection

Part 1: This Is The Story Of Alaska Natives' Fight For Their Land

Part 2: Fighting To Save The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

Part 3: How Alaska Native Women Are Healing From Generations Of Trauma

Part 4: What People Get Wrong About Alaska Natives

Indigenous Peoples Day Resolution