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November is Native American Heritage Month and there are numerous events going on across MSU and the greater Lansing community. We’ve done our best to capture events here, but please reach out if we’ve missed something.
| November 2 – Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center Ghost Supper  | 5pm – 8pm Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center (5153 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864) |
November 5 – Voices on Campus Lecture | Matthew Beil (Citizen Potawatomi), AIIS Pre-Doctoral Fellow 12:00pm – 1:30pm Multicultural Center, Room 1020 (Multipurpose room B) Lunch provided, RSVP requested for lunch RSVP LINK: https://forms.gle/NFggJEP2qZECEGTN7 |
November 5 – Native Feast at Brody Hall | 4:30pm – 9pm Brody Dining Hall NAISO and allies meet at 6pm in the back conference room More info here: https://eatatstate.msu.edu/nativefeast2025 |
| November 6 – Indigenous Youth Empowerment Program (IYEP) Ghost Supper  | 5:50pm Fenner Nature Center (2020 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910) |
| November 18 – Bryan Newland Lecture | Presentation for the Kelley Institute Lecture Series 5:30pm MSU School of Law |
| November 19 – Anishinaabe Planetarium Show | 5:30pm (Doors Open) and 5:45pm (Show Begins) MSU Planetarium (755 Science Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824) American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) invites folks to: Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes. Teachings shared by Native Skywatchers Carl Gawboy, William Wilson, and Dr. Annette S. Lee are narrated by Aarin Dokum with Anishinaabemowin translations by Alphonse Pitawanakwat set to art by Elizabeth LaPensée. |
November 19 – Echoes of the Earth: Native American Drumming Traditions | 5pm – 7pm WKAR Studio’s, Room 145, Communication Arts & Sciences Building Description: Join Daniel Jackson, proud member of Bear Clan and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, as he shares the deep cultural and spiritual significance of Native American drums. Through stories and insights, Daniel will explore how drums connect communities to tradition, ceremony, and identity Following the conversation, enjoy a tasting of traditional Anishinaabe cuisine prepared by Chef Sam Anglin, celebrating the rich flavors and heritage of Native foodways. Registration Required: https://nai.msu.edu/newsletters/october-2025/upcoming-events#echoes |
| November 21 – Indigenous Studies Working Group | “Doing Good Work in the Face of DEI Rollbacks” a conversation led by AIIS Director, Dr. Kristin Arola 12:30pm – 1:30pm AIIS Offices – Owen Hall 103W |
November 22 – Hand Drum Building Workshop | 2 sessions: 8am – Noon and 1pm – 5pm Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center (5153 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864) Led by Lee Smith and sponsored by the Native American Institute & Nokomis Registration Required: https://nai.msu.edu/newsletters/october-2025/upcoming-events#echoes |
| February 17, 2026 – Tristan Ahtone Lecture | “Land-Grab Universities” |
| February 21, 2026 – Powwow | Annual Powwow of Love at MSU |
| April 6-8, 2026 – The Inaugural Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit | Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, MI |