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The Office of Indigenous Affairs at Central Michigan University is hosting events throughout <a href="https://comicvibe.com/be-a-soccer-manager-codes-november-2026-be-a-soccer-manager-roblox-guide/” title=”Be a Soccer Manager Codes (November 2026) – Be a Soccer Manager [Roblox] Guide”>November toeducate the community and attendees on Native American culture.
Kasey Perez, director of the office, said the organization partnered with the North American Indigenous Student Organization (NAISO), CMU Dining, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the Soaring Eagle Casino.
“We’re always pushing things out to everybody in the area like, ‘hey come to CMU, come check out what we’re doing,'” she said.
All events are open to the public, and began on Nov. 3 and will continue until Nov. 23.
The Museums navigating Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) event will teach guests about the history of Native American assimilation, exploration and the historical grave-robbing practices that made the NAGPRA a necessity. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Kulhavi Hall 146 and is Multicultural Advancement and Cofer (MAC) Scholar approved.
Indigenous Astronomy as told by theHaudenosaunee with Samantha Doxtator event will be the Keynote address event for the month. Doxtator will be talking about astronomy and how the heritage have always looked to the stars and has guided them through their lives. The event is MAC approved and starts at 6 p.m. in Bioscience 1010.
NAISO will host the Styles of the Anishinaabek, and shine a light on the different forms of dance in Anishinaabek culture, in Pearce 128 at 6 p.m.. It provides opportunities to learn about the origins of the Anishinaabek, and is MAC approved.
Manaaji’diwin: Mutual Respect will hold a conversation about engagement on Indigenous topics across Turtle Island and CMU. It is MAC approved, starting at 5:30 p.m. in Powers Hall 136.
Indigenous Chef Sam Anglin will teach students an introduction to Indigenous food, history and food sovereignty at Wiisinin (Let’s Eat). The event takes place at Dine and Connect in the east area, dinner goes from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Anglin’s food demonstration starts at 5:30 p.m. and the dance demonstration at 6 p.m. If students without a meal plan are interested in attending, they can go to the Office of Indigenous Affairs to receive a guest pass starting the week of Nov. 9.
The Movement is Medicine event will be a time to gather, reflect, walk and talk about the environment surrounding CMU. It will take place at noon at Walking Path CMU.
The final event for the month will be a Two-Spirit Talking Circle and will hold a safe space for Two-Spirits, LGBTQ+ and allies. The event takes place prior to the holiday season, and will allow an open dialogue on issues concerning attendees. The circle is MAC approved and will be in Bioscience 101 at 6:00 p.m.
