American Indian Heritage Month

November 2012 Events

Featured Artist: Michelle Madwolf
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012
5 - 6 p.m. | SMC CC, 2nd Floor Reception Space
Join our spotlight artist, Michelle Madwolf, for American Indian Heritage Month.  Michelle is a current student of the School of Pharmacy and an accomplished artist.  Meet the artist and converse about the inspiration behind the work. 

Contemporary Concerns of Natives Today
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012
6 - 7 p.m. | SMC CC, Ballroom B
MJ Madwolf, mother of our Spotlight Artist, will give an interactive discussion of current concerns of American Indians.  She will display her collection of American Indian cultural items.

Health Disparities Among the American Indian Community
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
12 - 1 p.m. | SMC CC, Room 311
Keith Colston, representative from the Baltimore American Indian Center, unveils and discusses health issues faced by the American Indian community. Come learn culturally competent treatment approaches in providing comprehensive services to this community. Refreshments will be provided.

Two Spirit: Then and Now - Reclaiming and Restoring Our Place of Honor
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
5:30 - 7 p.m.| SMC CC, Room 351
A discussion led by the co-founder of the NorthEast Two-Spirit Society, Harlan Pruden, regarding information on Native and Two-Spirit approaches to gender and sexuality both historically and contemporary and learn culturally competent treatment approaches in providing services to the community.

Pow Wow
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.| SON Courtyard
Come join us for a festival of dancing, singing, and socializing to learn more about American Indian culture. There will be vendors where you can purchase food, crafts, and art. Rain location is the SMC CC, 1st floor.