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November 2, 2009 Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at EMCC Estrella Mountain Community College will celebrate Native American Heritage Month during the month of November with a series of events created to bring awareness to and in celebration of the national month of Native American recognition. The events are free and open to the public. Wednesday, November 4: Kick-off event with award-winning performances by Randy Kemp, flutist; Derrick Davis, hoop dancer; and a guest appearance from Miss Hopi. Events will take place 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the college's Montezuma Courtyard. Thursday, November 5: Film Festival; "PBS: We Shall Remain;" 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Monday, November 9: Guest Speaker, Dr. Laura Tohe; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; CTL Thursday, November 12: Film Festival; "Club Native;" 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; CTL Monday, November 16: Native American Expo; Food, fun and artifacts; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Komatke Courtyard Tuesday, November 24: Discussion on Prisoner Leonard Peltier; 11:30 a.m.; CTL For additional information, please contact Christina Izaguirre at 623-935-8802. Media Contact: Carissa Pool (623) 935-8054 carissa.pool@estrellamountain.edu |
