Cultural Center Events

  • Indigenous Peoples Week 2023

    Each year, the Native American Cultural Programs (NACP) coordinate many events for the UConn community for Indigenous Peoples Week, which is taking place this year on October 9th through October 12th.
     
    This year's Indigenous Peoples Week events include:
    1. 10/9, Indigenous Peoples Day, All-Day Celebration
      1. Paint Your Culture (tote bags and canvases will be provided) at 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
      2. Lunch at NACP 2:00-3:00 PM
      3. Beading Workshop 3:00-6:00 PM
    2. 10/10, Film Screening and Panel, "Imagining the Indian: A Documentary on Native Mascots" at 5:30-7:30 PM
    3. 10/11, "Blanket Exercise" led by Akomawt Educational Initiative at 4:00-6:00 PM
    4. 10/12, "Minoritized Languages of the North Atlantic" Workshop (Southern New England Algonquian and Irish Gaelic) at 6:00-7:30 PM
    Mark your calendars, grab a friend, and join us to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Week 2023!
    For more information, contact: Samantha Gove at samantha.gove@uconn.edu