Indigenous Day at UNM Set for Monday, Oct. 14

The University of New Mexico's Native American student organization, the Native American Studies Indigenous Research Group (NASIRG), hosts Indigenous Day on Monday, Oct. 14. Indigenous day is a protest and alternative to Columbus Day that emphasizes Indigenous communities and cultures worldwide.

This year's focus is on the future of Native American Studies: A Critical Mass for Theory, Research and Program Development.

Indigenous Day event schedule:

6:45 – 7 a.m.   Sunrise Ceremony on Johnson Field

7 – 7:30 a.m.   Fun run and walk around Johnson Field

7:30 – 9 a.m.   Community Breakfast at El Centro

9 – 12 p.m.      Student and faculty research presentation at Zimmerman Library, Frank Water
                       room, 1^st floor

12 – 4:30 p.m.  Native American Studies potluck luncheon and open house at NAS, 3080
                       Mesa Vista Hall

5 – 6:30 p.m.    Dinner and dialogue on indigeneity, migrations and de-colonization at El Centro

Free Food and drinks at all scheduled events.

For more information, visit NAS on Facebook or email to nasirg@unm.edu