November is Native American Heritage Month

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Native American Heritage Month

The American Indian Program at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) invites you to engage in a series of cultural activities that celebrate and honor Indigenous traditions, resilience, and community. This is a time to recognize the richness of Native cultures and continue our shared journey of learning and growth.

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Ribbons & Regalia Day

Monday, November 3

Wear your ribbon skirts, shirts, or traditional clothing.

Movie: More Than Frybread

Tuesday, November 4, 11:30 am - 1 pm  |  ICC 216/217

Kitchen Table Talk: Stories from Home

3 Wednesdays  |  November 5, 12, & 26, Drop-in hours: 9 - 11 am  |  ICC 203

Pull up a chair like you would at home. Tell a story about your grandma’s food, your rez dogs, or just come sit and chat.

O’odham & Piipaash Bingo

Thursday, November 6, 11:30 am - 1 pm  |  ICC 216/217

Rock your Mocs

Monday, November 10

Wear your moccasins to honor culture, identity, and Indigenous representation, one step at a time.

Food Demo & Presentation

Thursday, November 13, 11:30 am - 1 pm  |  ICC 216/217

Native Bling Day

Monday, November 17

Wear your beaded, turquoise, or shell jewelry.

Movie: Smoke Signals

Tuesday, November 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm  |  ICC 216/217

Kovhi (Coffee) & Convos

Wednesday, November 19, 9 - 11 am  |  ICC 203

Join this casual drop-in event to meet the new Indigenous Student Association (ISA) members and Club Officers, and connect with students, faculty, and staff over coffee and donuts.

Gourd Doll Painting

Thursday, November 20, 11:30 am - 1 pm  |  ICC 216/217

Native Threads Day

Monday, November 24

In support of our relatives’ businesses, wear a t-shirt or gear from Indigenous-owned businesses like NTVS, Reztastic, OXDX, or local rez artists.

Movie: Frybread Face & Me

Tuesday, November 25, 11:30 am - 1 pm  |  ICC 216/217