November is recognized nationally as Native American Month. To commemorate this designation, the Native American Club at Western New Mexico University has planned a week of activities open to the public beginning November 9.
The Native American Club, which has its own center on campus, will be hosting an open house, Indian Taco sale and a traditional meal event. All events are open to the public. The University Bookstore and Miller Library will be showcasing Native American literature throughout the week.
- Monday, November 9
- Indian Taco Sale, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at “The Circle”. Free to WNMU students, $6 a plate for public.
- Tuesday, November 10
- Native American Mural, 1pm, Student Memorial Center parking lot. Saba, an artist from Las Cruces, will create a mural and sell items.
- Native American Center open house, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The center is located in the MEChA Building, next to Campus Police.
- Wednesday, November 11
- Movie Night, 7:00 p.m., Global Resource Center. Dream Keeper will be shown free to the public.
- Thursday, November 12
- Amerindian Cuisine. The Mustang Dining Hall menu for lunch will offer special menu items including salmon, venison and buffalo meat. Contact 538-6111 for pricing.
- Friday, November 13
- Rock Your Mocks Day. Native American students will wear traditional moccasins all day.
For more information, contact Dr. Scott Fritz at 575-538-6823 or Scott.Fritz@wnmu.edu.