SCC Announces Native American Heritage Month Festivities in November

Published: 10/14/2010

Dr. Russell Means, activist and actor from “The Last of the Mohicans,” will give a guest lecture, “Contribution of American Indians to the Entire World,” 7-10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building. Copies of his book, “Where White Men Fear to Tread: The Autobiography of Russell Means,” will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, www.russellmeans.com.

“Little Big Man,” a film screening and discussion, will be held 7-10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building. The 1970 film stars Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb, telling his story of being raised by Indians. The film is rated PG-13.

“The Massacres at Sand Creek and Washita: Part One – John Chivington: The Apostle of Death,” will be presented by Hal Berry, SCC professor of history and theater, from 10-11:20 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building. The presentation will be an introduction to the Southern Cheyenne tribe and the events leading up to the massacres at Sand Creek.

“The Massacres at Sand Creek and Washita: Part Two – Black Kettle: A Disciple for Peace,” will be presented by Berry from 10-11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. This presentation with visuals will follow Black Kettle’s journey as he tried to save his people from annihilation at Washita River.

“The True Story of the First Thanksgiving,” a lunch event featuring traditional, authentic foods will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in Plaza Bistro, located in SCC’s Student Center. Participants should bring a donation of five canned goods or $3. All proceeds will benefit Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service.

For more information, contact Kelley Pfeiffer at 636-922-8544 or kpfeiffer@stchas.edu, or Hal Berry at 636-922-8261 or hberry@stchas.edu.

Native American Heritage Month events are sponsored by SCC’s Multicultural Programming Committee and the SCC History Department. SCC’s Multicultural Programming Committee is a group of SCC faculty and staff that coordinates events in an effort to broaden students’ perspectives and enhance their education.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.