(PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2004) - Phoenix College will celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Awareness Month beginning Monday, Nov. 15. In 1915, Native American Indian Heritage Awareness Month became a national event when a proclamation was formally approved by the National Congress of American Indians. In 1990, former President George Bush approved a joint resolution announcing November as National American Indian Heritage Month.

Celebrate and learn more about the Native American culture this week with the following activities sponsored by the Phoenix College Native American Student Association (NASA).

Monday, Nov. 15
Video Presentations
Encanto Room
12 p.m. - Ancestors
1 p.m. - Mexico
2 p.m. - Clash of Culture

Tuesday, Nov. 16
Navajo Ribbon Dance Demonstration
Bears' Den
12 p.m.

Members of Phoenix College NASA will demonstrate the Navajo Ribbon dance.

Video Presentations
Encanto Room
12 p.m. - Invasion of the Coast
1 p.m. - Cauldron of War
2 p.m. - Removal

Wednesday, Nov. 17
Native American Foods Potluck
South Staff Dining Room
Noon

The Native American foods potluck will feature blue pancakes, blue mush, wild berry mush, Hopi pikki bread, Hopi sweet bread, Pima chili stew, fry bread and more. The potluck is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 18
Video Presentations
Encanto Room
10 a.m. - Roads Across the Plains
11 a.m. - Attack on Culture

Hopi Dance Performance
Sophomore Square
12 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 19
Hualapai Culture Presentation by Miss Indian Arizona 2004-2005
Student Life and Leadership Lobby - Hannelly Center
10 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 23
Performance by Eric Manuelito, Navajo flute player and storyteller
Bears' Den Patio
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.

For more information on the activities for Native American Indian Heritage Awareness month, please contact Jennifer Wheeler at 602-285-7865.

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