In honor of Native Heritage Month (NHM), Belonging and Student Success’ Native Student Program hosts a series of events in November in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations. The purpose of NHM is to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories, and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. For more information or to request accommodations, please email Darrin White or call 315.443.0258.
NHM 2026 Events
The Native Heritage Month Planning Committee has organized a robust calendar of events. All are welcome.
| Event | Date | Time | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Heritage Month Kickoff | Monday, Nov. 2 | Noon-3 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Clay Expressions With Diane Schenandoah | Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Haudenosaunee Women in Lacrosse | Friday, Nov. 6 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Haudenosaunee Social | Monday, Nov. 9 | 5-7 p.m. | Learn more! |
| American and Indigenous Democracy | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Haudenosaunee Creation Story | Thursday, Nov. 12 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Tales of the Land: Folklore and Celebration | Friday, Nov. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | RSVP today! |
| Rock Your Mocs | Sunday, Nov. 15 | All Day | Learn more! |
| Friendsgiving | Monday, Nov. 16 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | RSVP today! |
| First-Generation Mixed Tapes: First-Generation and Indigenous | Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Witness to Injustice | Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Register here! |
Join the Native Heritage Month celebration on social media by following @syr_oma on Instagram and sharing photos using #CuseNHM.